Free Christmas Delights 3 by Valynda King Kay Berrisford RJ Scott Page B

He could fix this.
Concentrating on the thread of life still lingering in the wood, Anthony pushed
his energy toward the tree.
    A loud crackling noise echoed in the room. The tree grew
roots that spread out across the floor.
    “Nice. How are you going to keep it alive.”
    Anthony smirked. “My magic can keep it healthy until after
Christmas. My mother’s power runs in my veins. After the holiday I’ll teleport
it to the forest.”
    “Huh, I thought you got all your power from your father’s
side.” Silver tilted his head and examined Anthony.
    “My mother might not be related to a god, but she’s in touch
with her magic. Don’t underestimate her.”
    “I know better than to underestimate anyone in your family.”
Silver’s wry tone made Anthony laugh.
    He pulled off his shirt and tossed it to one side. “I’ve got
better things to do than discuss my parents.”
    Silver licked his lips. “Mm, me too.”
    Anthony kicked off his shoes before stripping off the rest
of his clothing. No one looked sexy in socks and nothing else.
    Silver’s low growl made Anthony smile. He loved it when his
mate lost a bit of his control. Silver pounced, taking Anthony to the floor. He
protected Anthony’s skull from hitting the tile with one large hand.
    “Did I mention how much I love you?” Silver’s eyes glowed in
the dim light. He didn’t usually bother turning up the brightness of the lights
if Anthony wasn’t home since shifters could see in the dark.
    “Not since this morning.” Anthony pretended to think about
it for a bit. “Oh, you might have called me this afternoon and mentioned it.”
    “Good. I wouldn’t want you to forget.”
    Silver might be the big tough alpha to the pack, but he was
foremost Anthony’s mate.
    Anthony captured his mate’s mouth to stop any more talking.
He didn’t want conversation with the hard, muscular man pinning him down—he
wanted sex. Heat poured through Anthony’s body like molten lava, almost burning
him from the inside. He would never have enough of Silver’s love.
    Their tongues dueled for dominance even though he knew it
would be a short battle. Silver had more alpha traits and Anthony couldn’t be
any happier about that fact. His brief alpha wolf transformation had been hard
on their relationship. He was happy to put that behind him now.
    Silver got to his feet, then reached down and lifted Anthony
up. Anthony quickly wrapped his legs around Silver’s waist and let his lover
carry him to their bedroom. No words were needed. They both craved the
connection between them. The days they spent apart were hard on them but
necessary. Anthony hadn’t worked so diligently to become an architect to throw
it all away, and Silver had an entire pack to keep in line. A day apart always
made the coming together so much sweeter.
    He laughed when Silver tossed him on the bed. The large
shifter removed the rest of his clothes beneath Anthony’s avid gaze. Anthony
groaned when Silver slid his underwear down his thick thighs and exposed his
erection. His mouth watered at the thought of tasting the drop of pre-cum
beading on the tip of Silver’s cock.
    “Come here.” Anthony’s voice came out huskier than usual.
    Silver approached the bed. “I love it when I can hear the
need in your voice. That’s when I know you really want me.”
    “I always want you. Don’t ever think there’s a second of my
life where you aren’t absolutely necessary.”
    Silver climbed on the bed, sliding his knees on either side
of Anthony and pinning him down. He kept his weight off of Anthony as if
worried he would crush him. “I worry sometimes that you don’t feel the bond as
much as me. Wolves don’t get a choice.”
    Anthony smiled and lifted his hands to wrap his fingers
around the headboard. “I’m all yours. I’ve never even looked at another guy
since we got together. I might not be a shifter but I’m definitely bonded. I
live for you, my love. Never doubt that.” He hoped the