Total pages in book: 35
Estimated words: 31591 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 158(@200wpm)___ 126(@250wpm)___ 105(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 31591 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 158(@200wpm)___ 126(@250wpm)___ 105(@300wpm)
"Is that why I felt the pull between us?"
"Yes. Our souls know each other. That's also why I made appearances in your comics and your dreams. And speaking of comics; do you remember me saying that Spiderman books were my favorite?" Brandon nodded slowly. “I was drawn to his stories because I saw a little part of myself in them. He had animal properties and had to keep his identity secret too. I liked reading them and pretending that I lived in the days when my differences would make me a hero instead of an outcast. They meant so much to me, just like the ones you shared with your grandpa meant to you, which is another reason why Fate’s pairing is so incredible.”
Brandon let out a long breath and gave me a tight smile. "This is all so incredible. I just...I have so many questions.”
"Please ask me anything."
Brandon thought for a moment and surprised me by asking, "Why don't you live in Africa?"
"It's best if we don't live close to the lion species; our animal sides can get pissy and territorial, when the land should belong to them. They need certain conditions but our human half can survive anywhere."
"Huh. And why were you swimming? I thought cats hate water."
I snorted a laugh. "You won't ever see me swimming in my animal form, but my human side loves the water. Especially when my sexy mate is naked and wet."
Brandon massaged his temples like he was trying to absorb everything and conjure more questions before stopping abruptly and snapping his eyes to mine. "Wait a minute. Are you...immortal?"
I nodded and he rubbed his temples again. "I can't get sick and I heal quickly. The only thing I can't survive is decapitation."
"Holy shit."
"When we bond, you'll inherit my immortality because I can't live without you. You'll be immune to disease, but you'll still be susceptible to injury, so I'll do everything in my power to protect you."
Brandon was silent for a few minutes while he digested everything, and then asked, "Will I become a lion?"
"No, sweetheart. You'll stay human."
"An immortal human."
"Exactly. Well, unless I die, which is unlikely. We'll be bonded through our souls and lifelines. Like I said, I can't live without you and it's the same for you. If one of us dies, the other will follow."
"And you're willing to gamble your eternal life on me?"
"Brandon, you are my life."
He leaned forward to kiss my lips before rocking back onto his ass. "Cedric said not to come back until we're bonded and you mentioned it too. How does it work?"
"I give you my mating mark by biting your neck; it will form a permanent scar which will show everyone that you're mine."
"Will it hurt?" My man loved when I gave him gentle bites, but I understood why a scar was worrisome.
"No. I've heard that it's quite erotic for both of us."
A brief smile lit up his face before his expression turned serious. "I want to bond with you, Talon. When I thought I lost you, I couldn't imagine going on without you. I don't want to ever feel that way again. I love you and I want to love you forever."
I crashed my lips to his and kissed him frantically. This was the moment I'd waited for my whole life. My mate knew my secret and accepted me. He wanted forever with me. He loved me.
I eased Brandon backwards until he lay on the rocky ground. I covered his body with mine and kissed him harder, sweeping my tongue inside his sweet mouth while he pressed the pads of his fingers into my back.
My cock ached with how quickly it filled and hardened, and Brandon's answering thickness pressed into my stomach. It was time. My body craved every part of him; to take and claim him as my own.
When I broke our kiss, Brandon turned his head without a word, offering me his throat. I positioned my hips so that our cocks were sandwiched together, and rocked back and forth while I kissed his neck.
Brandon moaned and writhed beneath me as I sucked love bites onto his skin and thrusted against him. Pre-cum dripped from both of us and allowed me to glide our slick flesh together effortlessly.
My fangs dropped and when I pricked Brandon's skin, he cried out my name and I moaned at the sweet flavor of the single drop of his blood on my tongue. I needed more.
I sank my teeth into his supple throat until the tip of my fangs scraped against his collarbone. Brandon bucked and trembled, and screamed into the silent forest as he erupted, filling the space between us with his warm cum.
I pulled my fangs free from his throat and watched as his skin knitted together, forming a beautiful pink mating scar. I was overwhelmed by the sight of my mark on his skin, his flavor on my tongue, his scent in my nostrils and the feel of his body against mine. I rolled my hips and grunted when my cock twitched and burst, spilling my seed onto his.