Chapter 21

“You move fast, don’t you?”

Aden itched to reach out and touch him, but it was more fun at the moment to focus on how Darren was rocking with the force of the water, small vibrations back and forth that only made Aden harder. “I’m not a fan of delayed gratification, no. I don’t see the point of pretending you don’t want something. But I’m not going to force you, gorgeous. If you’d rather risk living on your own, outside of my immediate help, you’re welcome to.”

Darren smoothed his hands over Aden’s shoulders, his fingers molding over the firm muscles. Without looking from Aden’s face, he leaned forward to lick a drop of water from his skin.

“I’m still trying to adjust to the fact that a wolf cares whether Ilive or die.”