Marco blew out a strong breath. “Yes, but he didn’t actually do more than kidnap you, Nicky. Casey was right. I never should have allowed Rory to attack him like that. I was just so damned enraged when he took you in the first place and then held the knife to your throat. I wanted to jump him myself, I guess. When Rory charged in, I should have stopped him. I knew he was young and inexperienced and in poor control of his wolf. It was my fault just as much as Rory’s. ”
Marco dropped his head into his hands, and Nicky quickly went to him, putting his hands on his shoulders, kneading them. “Well, we can play the blame game all day, but it won’t help, sweetheart.
“I know. This is the last damn thing I needed. I’m worried about this Hunter situation. We got word yesterday they’re moving this way. Some of their scouts may already be in our area. ”
“Is there anything we can do for Rory?” Nicky asked softly.
“I don’t know. I’ll speak to some of the elders and look through some of the old books, but I doubt I’ll find anything about this kind of situation. I’ve never known of a blood match between wolves, but wolves must have bred with wolves in the early years. Casey said he sensed Rory’s wolf was gone, so we just have to accept the idea. My issue is with Rory’s state of mind. Can he accept this change? Can he accept the fact that Casey lied to him and wants to control him? You know how difficult it was for you and you weren’t a wolf or even used to our ways. ”
“And Casey isn’t doing it because of traditions. He’s doing it to hurt him. ”
“I don’t trust Casey not to physically abuse him, either. He wants to punish Rory for his brother’s death. If he does, I swear I’ll…”
“Casey loves him. I know he does, and he was worried about him too. Besides Casey said Rory’s wolf is dead and the part of Rory he hates is gone. Once he fully realizes that, maybe there won’t even be an issue. We have to give them time to work this out. Give Casey time to realize love is more important than revenge. In the meantime, is there anything you can do to keep them here without totally going to war with him?”
“I have something in mind, but it depends on Casey and how willing he is to cooperate. He blames me as much as he does Rory. ”
“He likes me though,” Nicky teased, batting his eyelashes to lighten the mood.
Marco smiled. “Everybody likes you, baby. ”
“Really? Everybody? So can I be the one to talk to Casey, Marco? You tell me what you have in mind and let me try to sell him on it. ”
Marco pulled him into his lap. “Hmm. And how exactly did you plan to ‘sell him’ on it, Nicky?”
“I’m not sure. What do you think I should I do to win him over? Do you think I should flirt with him a bit? I don’t really like boys except for you, sweetheart, but Casey is very good looking. Sexy too. I could make an exception I guess, just this once. ”
A hard swat on his backside got Nicky’s attention. “Ow! What was that for? I was just asking your opinion. ”
“And I was giving it to you. You don’t flirt with anyone but me, Nicky. You got that?” He ran his hands over Nicky’s gorgeous body. “This is all mine, baby, and don’t you ever forget it. As a matter of fact, maybe I should give you a little refresher course on just how much you belong to me. ”
“Mmm…my memory has been bad lately. Maybe a little memory jog would be good for me. Tell me again what I need to know. ”
Marco was so busy stripping off Nicky’s pants, he didn’t answer. Once he had him naked, he picked him up and settled him on his lap, straddling and facing him. He traced Nicky’s muscled abs with his tongue.
“Oh God,” Nicky whispered when Marco’s tongue flicked over his nipple.
Marco licked down toward his navel. He slid out of the chair, never losing his grip on his mate and laid Nicky on his back on the carpeted floor. Wrapping his hand around Nicky’s cock, he held it o
ut of the way so he could tease Nicky around the base with his tongue and teeth. Nicky wiggled his hips, trying to get Marco to tighten his grip or move or do something more. Marco nipped the sensitive area between his groin and his thigh, and Nicky yelped.
“Be still. ”
Hearing something in Marco’s tone he hadn’t expected, Nicky held himself rigid, watching Marco closely as he licked up the shaft of his cock to reach the slit in his cockhead. He stuck his tongue inside the slit, and Nicky bucked his hips and moaned loudly. Marco’s finger penetrated his ass, searching for and finding his prostate. He pressed on it, and Nicky almost lost it, but just as he was about to come, Marco removed his finger, leaving him moaning in frustration. Marco was deliberately teasing him.
Marco took Nicky’s pre-cum to lubricate them both, Nicky raised his knees to his shoulders, making it easier, and Marco plunged his cock into Nicky’s ass. Nicky moaned his pleasure as Marco thrust gently into him, again and again, using his hands to stroke along his sides. The head of Marco’s dick stroked Nicky’s prostate, teasing and torturing him.
“Make yourself come for me, baby. Put your hands on yourself and make yourself come. ”
Nicky opened his eyes and whimpered a little, but Marco was firm. “Do it now, Nicky, while I watch you. ”
Nicky kept his eyes on Marco’s as he slowly hooked his legs over Marco’s broad shoulders and took his hard cock in hand. He pulled at it and at the same time Marco shifted his position.
“You need a lesson as well as a reminder, Nicky. ”
In that instant Nicky realized what he’d sensed in Marco’s actions. He had broken a pack law in touching a male who was not family. Marco was going to show him how much he belonged exclusively to him. Only on rare occasions did Marco impale him with his knot. Pain and pleasure awaited. Excited, knowing what was coming, Nicky pushed out hard, opening the ring of muscle clinging to Marco’s cock. Marco put the strength of his legs and hips into the thrust, and the hard gland knot shot in, like having a small baseball shoved up his ass. Nicky yelped in pain. He could swear the knot grew just as his cock grew in his hands. Marco’s hips flexed, grinding his knot against Nicky’s prostate. Nicky stroked himself as he’d been ordered to do, his hands and body jerking wildly. Marco watched his face, breathing hard, matching his strokes to Nicky’s.
“Bite me, Marco,” he screamed.