by Tatum Throne
Bray felt a shiver of need course through his body and land solidly in his cock. It’d been two weeks since they’d done anything physical. It wasn’t from lack of wanting to on Bray’s part. He just wanted to show Levi that he could take care of him without having sex. Now, Bray was tired of waiting. He wanted Levi again. He was fully recovered. There was no reason why they couldn’t start back up their sexual relationship.
He slid his card across the counter and waited for it to go through. The money wasn’t an issue. He was good at banking his money. There wasn’t much he needed. He needed Levi now. The sales woman slid his card and the receipt across the counter. Bray signed, taking the blue bag she offered. Bray headed out into the cold, thinking of the heat of Levi’s body warming his tonight.
Romance wasn’t something Bray knew how to do well. It didn’t come naturally or instinctually to him. Today was the day Bray was going put his heart on the line for Levi. His heart raced. The last two weeks had put everything into perspective. He almost lost Levi. The need to protect Levi was an overpowering desire he couldn’t ignore. It was something more than heart. It was something hardwired into his DNA. He loved him. He wanted him.
Bray thought about his crappy condo and the sad looking lemon plant in the corner. He didn’t have much. He always had the bare minimum. He didn’t need much, but now he needed Levi. Bray checked his watch. Levi was probably wondering where he was at. He hadn’t said anything about his birthday, but Bray had seen it in his file weeks ago and made a mental note about it.
He parked his jeep in front of Levi’s house, bringing everything inside. Bray had hid the Tiffany bag in one of the brown grocery bags.
“I’m home,” Bray said.
“I’m in the living room!”
Levi’s shirt was unbuttoned as he sat on the couch. Bray’s eyes went from his face to his chest. Bray went to the kitchen, setting everything down. He went back to the living room and leaned down to Levi. They kissed. Bray took control, owning Levi’s mouth with his lips and his tongue. He started to pull away, but came in close again when Levi tightened his hold on his shirt. Bray broke his lips away, resting his forehead onto Levi’s.
“I’ve missed that.”
Levi’s confession did something to Bray’s heart. “So have I.” He stepped back, running his fingers down the outside of Levi’s arms. “Hungry?”
“Starving.”
Bray took off his coat, making himself comfortable by going to the refrigerator. “I went to the store for you.”
Levi buttoned his shirt. “Thanks.”
From the corner of his eye, Bray watched as Levi used the arm of the couch to balance as he stood. The wince of pain on his face was the only sign of his discomfort. He limped into the kitchen, not using the cane he was supposed to. Levi opened the fridge door.
Take out cartons lined the inside shelves of the fridge. “You’ve been feeding me take out?”
“I’ve been only buying you the good stuff. You haven’t complained much.”
“It must have been the pain meds. How long has some of this stuff been in here?”
“Probably too long.”
Levi started opening things up and giving them the sniff test, before tossing them into the empty garbage can. “Processed foods are bad for you.”
“Uh-huh.”
“You should always eat fresh when it’s in season.”
“You make me a better person,” Bray said.
Levi whipped his head around. “Do I, Sir?”
The corner of Bray’s mouth lifted in a knowing smile. “Yes.”
The island separated them. They were playing the word game that turned Bray on fast.
“It’s about time you admitted it, Sir.”
“What is it you want me to admit?”
“That you have deep feelings for me, Sir.”
They were right where Bray wanted to be in conversation. Levi lowered his gaze in that seductive way that turned Bray on. “Perhaps I do.”
Something dark and dangerous flashed in Levi’s eyes when Bray purposely danced around the three words Levi longed to hear. They weren’t difficult words to say. Honestly, they were the first time Bray would ever be using them with a lover.
“What are we doing tonight?” Levi asked.
The question had Bray thinking about the gift stuffed in the grocery bag. “I have a few things in mind since it’s your birthday.”
“You know?”
“I read it in your file.”
Understanding had Levi smiling. He strolled around the island, coming in close. “Did you get me anything for my birthday?”
“I was thinking you need a birthday spanking.”
“I do, Sir. I’ve been a very naughty while I’ve been recovering.”
Bray pulled him toward the couch. “Have you?”
“I’ve been thinking about the things we’ve done together. I like how my ass has bruises after our long sessions.”
“Stay.”
Bray’s cock was flexed hard, pushing against the fly of his jeans as though it could blast out with a single shot. He sat back into the loveseat, spreading his legs wide so that Levi could see his thick outline of his dick. Bray edged his arms over the back of the old leather.
“Undress.”
“Yes, Sir.”
Levi got them both off by taking his sweet time about removing his clothes. The reward was so worth the wait. Bray felt his breath catch deep within his chest when he saw every inch of Levi’s smooth skin. The man used health and vitality like a weapon against him. He was a perfect example of the male form. Bray was in shape, but nothing like what Levi appeared to be. Bray let his gaze slide down to Levi’s throbbing prick. With every beat of his heart, he could see the tick, tick, tick of his cock. Levi purposely flexed his prick, making pre-cum slide down the middle. Bray’s eyes followed that drip all the way down to the man’s heavy balls.
Bray unleashed his cock, peeling back the corners of his jeans to free his prick.
“On all fours across my lap. Will that hurt you?”
“No. I’ll be okay, Sir.”
“Good.”
Levi was quick to obey. The tips of their cocks brushed as Levi positioned his body perfectly. Bray rubbed his ass with his right hand, sliding his palm down to caress Levi’s balls. A shudder vibrated through Levi’s body as he slipped his fingers between his ass cheeks to rub his anus. Bray swung his hand back, coming in to spank Levi. The impact sent Levi’s balls bouncing and his dick jumping against Bray’s. Levi groaned deep within the back of his throat as Bray rubbed the spot he struck. Bray pulled his hand back again, hitting harder on the other cheek of his ass. Their cocks hit together again. Levi sunk lower on his knees and arms so that their cocks were closer. Bray spanked him over and over, listening to the cries of pleasure that tore from Levi’s parted lips. Sweat glistened on Levi’s body. Bray could see that he was taking him to a sensual edge and dangling him off. He rewarded his obedience with a caress of his palm over his cockhead.
“Fuck me, Sir. Please.”
The begging whimper was too much for Bray. He could feel himself wanting to lose control, but he couldn’t yet, not until he took Levi to a higher level. With the tip of his thumb on his left hand, Bray rubbed over the rim of his anus. With his right hand, he squeezed his ass cheeks, pinching them hard. Levi shuddered violently as their cocks rubbed against each other. He arched his ass back into Bray’s hands, lowering his cock further onto his. The tip of Bray’s cockhead smoothed over Levi’s cock, landing solidly into Levi’s navel. The slap of skin on skin was a shocking reminder of where Bray wanted to sink his cock. The thought of pushing his lubed cock into Levi’s ass had Bray shivering.
Bray yanked his right hand away, spanking Levi harder. With each slapping impact of his hand, Levi grunted his approval.
“Kneel on the back of the loveseat.”
“Yes, Sir.”
“Your leg okay?”
“Perfect, Sir.”
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evi pressed his cock between the slit in the leather between the sections.
“Nice. Ass up.”
The husky sound of Bray’s own voice was a reminder of how close he was to losing control of the situation. Levi was quick to obey. Bray pressed his hands on Levi’s ass cheeks, spreading him wide. Levi’s anus was bare of all hair. He’d gotten waxed recently. It turned Bray on fast. Bray kneeled down, leaning in to lick his way over Levi’s perineum. He followed the trail north to his anus, licking his way around the rim of Levi’s anus. He could tell by Levi’s breathing that he loved the sensation of having his ass licked passionately. Bray teased his lips and tongue lower, kissing Levi’s balls. Levi flexed his ass in and out, sending his cock in and out of the leather loveseat. Bray pulled away, undressing. He walked around to the other side of the loveseat so that his cock was at Levi’s mouth level.
“Lube me with your mouth.”
A ravenous moan escaped Levi’s lips as his mouth came down upon his cock. Bray ran his fingers through Levi’s hair as he took his cock deep, licking and swirling his tongue everywhere. Bray tightened his fingers into Levi’s hair, stilling him from sexing him further with his mouth. He slowly pulled his cockhead from Levi’s sex-puffed lips. Bray came around the loveseat, mounting Levi from behind. He gripped Levi’s hips as he centered his cockhead on the rim of his anus. Bray pushed his swollen cock into Levi’s ass, taking him in short, hard thrusts.
“Tell me, sir. Tell me.”
Levi begged for the words that wanted to spill from Bray’s lips as he fucked his lover. Bray’s cock flexed hard. He had to slow this thing down, but he couldn’t. With each thrust of his cock into his lover’s ass, Bray emphasized the words Levi longed to hear.
“I.” Thrust. “Love.” Thrust. “You.” Thrust.
He said it over and over, thrusting his lover’s ass up and into the back of the loveseat. Levi was crying out in primal animalistic way that made Bray fall harder for the man. Bray reached around with his right hand, taking Levi’s cock from between the break in the leather couch. He gripped him hard, pumping his cock with the sweat slicked over his hand.
“Take me, Sir. Take me hard.”
Bray was the only one who was supposed to be giving the orders. He could feel his spunk threatening to erupt from his cockhead. Bray cranked his hand down hard on Levi’s cock. “Come.”
Levi cried out, arching his back hard. Bray pumped, flexing his cock in and out of Levi’s ass. He was so close to coming, but he wanted Levi to come first. Levi’s prick kicked out hard, stiffening.
“Oh, Sir.”
Hot spunk slipped over Bray’s hand as he pumped his lover off. Bray’s cock hardened and he came. Bray pulled his cock out, watching his cum shoot over his lover’s back. He collapsed onto his arms, getting close to Levi’s back. He kissed Levi’s neck, licking his way over his ear.
“I love you,” Bray whispered.
“I love you, too, Sir.”
The tips of Bray’s lips lifted. He loved hearing Levi use the word Sir when they were together to emphasize the dynamic of their relationship. He kissed his way over Levi’s shoulder.
“Shower with me.”
They went to the bath. Bray took the lead, starting the hot water. “Go ahead and get in. It is your birthday after all.”
Bray wet the loofah, squeezing body wash into the massager. Levi pressed his arms against the wall, hanging his head under the hot spray as Bray washed him with slow, sweet strokes. Levi took the loofah, washing Bray with the same care. The water was just starting to cool when they stepped out of the shower. Bray wrapped the towel around his waist and went to turn down the bed. His heart hammered as he picked up the Tiffany bag. A few seconds later, Levi came out of the bath without his towel. Levi’s gaze went to the bag in his hand.
“Happy birthday.”
Surprise had Levi’s brows lifting. “Tiffany?”
“Yeah.”
Levi slowly crossed the room and took the bag gently. He took the box out, unwrapping the blue bow and paper from the box. He opened the velvet box inside. Bray felt his heart hammer out of his chest.
“It’s beautiful, Sir.”
“Do you really like it?”
“I love it.” Tears misted Levi’s eyes as he lifted them to Bray’s. “It’s absolutely gorgeous.”
“It reminded me of us.”
“It’s perfect.”
Bray lifted the chain from the box and helped Levi put it on. He brushed the tips of his fingers over the platinum. They kissed, taking it slow, sweet, and deep. Love was in Levi’s eyes when Bray pulled away. They cuddled into bed. Bray held him tightly. The thought of losing him scared the hell out of him.
“Levi?”
“Hm?”
Bray could hear the sleepy sound of his voice. “I was thinking that we should move in together.”
Levi turned in his arms. “You were?”
“Yeah. What do you think?”
“I don’t know. I wasn’t expecting all of this so soon. Can I think about it?”
Disappointment spiraled through Bray’s body. He felt his heart break just a little bit before he cut the emotions off. It was the only way he could keep his heart from shattering into pieces. Bray smoothed his hand up and down Levi’s shoulder. He loved the way Levi twined his leg over his.
“Take as much time as you need.”
After a moment, Levi asked, “What were you thinking? My place or yours?”
Bray had always wanted a home like Levi’s. It was so warm and inviting. It felt welcoming. “Yours.”
Levi brushed his cheek over Bray’s pec. “What about your condo?”
“I’m renting. It won’t be a problem.”
“Hm.”
Hope lingered in Bray’s heart. He didn’t want to get his hopes up tonight. He kissed Levi’s temple. “We don’t have to worry about it tonight. We have the rest of our lives to figure this thing out.”
Levi smoothed his fingers over Bray’s chest. Bray loved the feel of his lover safe within his arms. There was nothing more perfect in the entire world. For the first time in Bray’s life, he knew what happiness felt like. He hoped that Levi would give him a second chance and would want to move in together.
Chapter Twelve
Levi was heading into work despite the doctor’s protest. He could do desk work no problem all day long. He knew he was using it as an excuse to put some distance between him and Brayden while he figured the logistics out of him moving in. He knew he could trust Bray. It was just that everything was falling into place so perfectly. Levi never imagined it happening that way at all.
Rain was beating the hell out of the last days of winter. It was supposed to be snowing within a few days. Levi jogged from his car through the rain into the station to prove that he could. Pain danced around his new leg, but it wasn’t anything unmanageable. Beneath his tie, Levi felt the heat of the chain Levi gave him around his neck. Levi couldn’t settle into work. He couldn’t believe that Bray wanted such a strong commitment. Moving in felt like the right thing to do. Levi just hadn’t expected it to happen so soon. They worked in separate departments. Bray had signed off on his retraining. There was no reason why they couldn’t work out the long term.
Levi stopped at his office for a minute before he headed into the audio visual room. Hunter was working on enhancing the video from the bank robbery. Trent’s interpreter, Cole, was at his side. Levi raised his brows at Cole.
“I thought you hung with Trent,” Levi said.
“I’m a trained expert in lip reading,” Cole said.
Levi shut the door behind him, sealing out all sound. The soundproof room made Levi feel like they were in a bubble. It felt good to be back on some of his cold cases. He was working the armed robbery division while he recovered.
“How’s it going?” Levi asked.
Hunter looked up from his laptop. “The video is grainy. I can’t get a good angle on your suspect.”
Levi picked up the printout from t
he tray. “This is the best you’ve got?”
“Unfortunately.”
“It’s a start.”
Hunter leaned back in his chair, making the springs scream. He locked his hands behind his head. “Are you doing the auction?”
Oh, God. How could he have forgotten about the charity auction that put law enforcement up to the highest bidder? “I haven’t decided. You?”
“Hell yeah. Anything for charity.”
“When is it?”
“Not for a few weeks.”
Good. There was time to get out of it if Levi wanted to. Maybe he’d be working a case that night. “Let me know if you get anything else out of that video.”
“Will do.”
Levi headed out of the office with his face focused on the printout in his hands. He turned the corner, running into someone. A strong hand came around Levi’s arm, balancing his ass before he hit the floor.
“Excuse—”
Bray’s eyes danced with amusement. “Careful there.”
“Hey.” Bray looked as though he wanted to say something else, but he was holding back because they were at work. Levi ran a nervous hand through his hair. “I signed that form you needed. Do you have time to head to my office to get it?”
Bray checked his watch. “I have time.”
They took the stairs to the third floor. Levi led the way down the hallway to the last office on the right. He unlocked the door and Bray followed him inside. He looked around. There were boxes of files on the client chairs. Levi went to his now file-strewn desk and started looking for the form he needed to give to Bray.
He found it and handed it over. Bray’s eyes were filled with longing as they looked at Levi. Something clicked, falling into place within Levi’s heart.
“Sir?”
Bray groaned. “Don’t say that here.”