Carter's POV
I woke up this morning feeling...the best I've ever felt in my life. Sloan was laid out on top of me, snoring lightly onto my neck. My smile was huge on my face as I ran my hand up and down his back.
We didn't even have sex, but fuck that was amazing. It only excited me for when we would. Which I had a feeling would be very soon.
But right now I was content, I felt complete. I felt like I was finally myself and it was amazing. We could feel our bond strengthen and fully connect. And honestly, I think Sloan and I have the strongest bond known to the shifter kind. Or maybe that's just me and I'm biased.
I looked at the clock and it read 5 am. We did leave dinner early so my waking up at this time didn't surprise me. However, I did feel extremely crusty. I could feel the dried cum on my stomach and ass from Sloan. I pouted at the feel of it. What a waste.
'Goddess, you're dirty.' Tatty chimed in and a lazy smile covered my face.
'You would be too with your mate.' I teased back at him.
'Speaking of which, I need to talk to you about that.' I felt Tatty pacing like he was nervous. Why would he be nervous talking to me?
'What's going on Tatty?'
'I was wondering if possible. Once a month, Loren and I have some time together to front and be with each other. Our bond is...strong. Much stronger than I thought it would be and I find myself missing him a lot more than I should. I understand if you say no--'
'I'm going to stop you right there. One, I would never say no. Two, why don't we make it every two weeks? A month seems way too long.'
'Wait... seriously?' Tatty's joy leaked into my pores and I could feel him start to wag his tail.
'Tatty, of course. You've given me so much and protected me from so much. It's the least I can do.'
'Thank you, kid.'
'Does after Christmas work for you?'
'Yes, yes that's perfect!'
Sloan started to stir, so Tatty retreated, I assume to tell Loren the good news. Sloan let out a soft moan as he rubbed his head against my chest. I ran my finger up his spine and his eyes began to flutter open.
"Good morning, Tiger." The words flew out effortlessly. No longer afraid of them. Sloan and I were marked for life. I trusted him fully and I know that he'd never do anything intentionally to hurt me. Sloan hummed deeply and gripped my sides.
"I missed you calling me that." He nuzzled his nose into my skin, taking a deep breath. Our scents are not perfectly combined.
"I did too. Don't worry, I'll make up for lost time." I leaned forward and pressed a gentle kiss on his forehead.
"You're talkative this morning." He turned so he could rest his chin on my chest and look at me fully.
"I have no reason to hide my words from you anymore," I told him truthfully and his eyes lit up with emotion. He looked so happy. I loved seeing him so happy. "You should have fucked me last night." I blurted out and Sloan's cheeks turned a soft pink but his cocky smirk found a way to his face.
"Oh? You were the one that didn't want to because everyone was downstairs." He said matter-of-factly.
"Yeah well, I forgot these rooms were soundproofed and by the time I realized it was too late." I shrugged and brushed my finger up and down his earlobe.
"You want me to fuck you, baby?" Heat ignited in his eyes and my body started to heat up as well.
"Yes. Badly." I had no shame when it came to Sloan. All my shame left the moment he watched Cars with me for days on end on repeat all those nights ago.
"Hmm, I'll give you what you want." Sloan dragged his body up and pressed our lips together. But instead of ravaging me like he usually does. This was slow, painfully slow. He dragged his tongue over mine in a sensual way that made my hole twitch with excitement.
His hand dragged up my thigh and then he roughly gripped my hard dick, which caused a gasp from me. His roughness down there was contrasted with his soft kiss and it was driving me wild.
"When do you want it?" He whispered against my lips. Lightly nipping at my bottom, which was unusual seeing as he clamps down with a hunger and fiercness. "When do you want my cock in you?"
A whimper escaped at his dirty talk. He knew how to talk to me just right and get me excited. One of the many reasons we were perfect for each other.
"Right now." I breathed out. Sloan slowly pulled away and looked me deep into my eyes. There was apprehension there, but not because he didn't want to but because of me.
"Are you sure, baby?" He readjusted himself to where his dick was pressed firmly against my thigh and a wet spot was forming there. I also tried not to think too much I was still covered in old cum.
"I want you. Right now. I need you. Right now." I spread my legs and tilted my hips, knowing exactly what to do next to set him off. "I'm so empty." I bit my bottom lip as I moved my hand and pumped him twice. I leaned my head near his ear and made sure he heard me loud and clear, "Your cum slut wants to be filled."
Sloan growled so deeply that it shook the bed and he was on top of me taking my lips yet again. But he wasn't aggressive and demanding like he had been. He was still taking his precious time like I wasn't just begging for him.
He spread my legs open and positioned himself in between. He brought his hand to my mouth, breaking our kiss and I immediately took his fingers without him having to ask. I sucked as my life depended on it. And I guess it did. I needed Sloan. I wanted him inside me. Now.
I wanted to yell fuck all this prep and just slam inside me, but I knew Sloan wouldn't accept that. He pulled his fingers away once my saliva was making them stick together. He placed his lips back on me as he slowly rubbed my pucker and pushed a finger in.
Even though our kiss was languid, his finger moved at the speed of light. It was all so pleasurably confusing. He pushed in another finger and moved just as fast. Purposefully brushing his finger over the bump which made me jump out of my skin. My nails were digging into his side and I was practically breathing into Sloan's mouth.
Then he added a third and it was tight, but it felt so good once I got over the stinging pain of the first initial push.
"Fuck, Tiger." I moaned loudly against his lips which were now swollen. I didn't want to stop kissing him. He didn't either.
"How do you want it, baby?" He kissed my long, running his tongue over mine. "Slow? Hard? Rough? Fast?"
"You, I just want you." Sloan groaned at my words and slowly pulled his fingers out. As he did I felt my hole stay open and ready. Ready for him to take me.
I felt Sloan line himself up with me and I braced myself for the feeling of him filling me. I knew it was going to sting, but I welcomed it. He continued to kiss me, savor me, as he slowly pushed himself in. Sloan groaned and I could feel his body tense as he pushed inside.
"So tight. So fucking tight." He murmured against my lips. I didn't speak, the feeling of Sloan being in me was too overwhelming and was attacking my every nerve. Once he was in he stopped moving, letting me get used to the feeling but I could tell it was difficult for him to stay still.
I waited a few more seconds and once I was used to it, I moved my legs to wrap around his waist like last night.
"Take me, Tiger," I whispered against his lips which set him right into motion. He pulled back and ever so slowly moved back into me. A long drawn-out moan came out as he continued the slow pace of thrusting into me. His dick passed by my bud inside, setting my body ablaze.
This was so different than last night. Last night was passionate and we were both needy for each other. This? Sloan wasn't fucking me. He was making love to me.
"You feel so good around me." I whimpered as he began to whisper sweet nothings into my ears. "You're perfect. So perfect." I ran my nails down his back, knowing they would leave a red mark. "I'm going to fill you up. You're gonna feel so fucking full of me. It's going to leak out of you."
"Yes, do it. Please." Sloan loved it when I begged. And me saying please was enough for him to pick up his speed and begin to put a heavy power behind his thrusts.
We were both panting, unable to properly kiss each other but our lips were still close to each other.
"Open your eyes and look at me while I cum in you," Sloan growled and I opened my eyes immediately. Our eyes met and intimacy wrapped its heavy arms around us. It was beautiful, almost bringing me to tears. It was enough to send me over the edge. My stomach tightened and my dick jerked, cum spraying my stomach.
Sloan gave one more powerful thrust and I felt him release inside me. His warmth coated the inside of my hole as his body shook. I could feel it start to leak out of me, just as he said it would. But not once did we break eye contact. Not once.
I couldn't imagine a more perfect way to start the day.
*****
Sloan and I ended up falling back to sleep after some time just holding each other. And also just to sit in our newfound connection. I had always felt close to him, but now this was different.
I ended up taking the longest shower of my life, cleaning up all the evidence of what Sloan and I had been doing. But one thing I did notice was my scent had changed. It became a little sweeter, warmer too. I loved it.
My favorite thing that changed was the tiger stripes on my shoulder where Sloan's mark went. And on Sloan's, his was a lightning bolt. I guess our marks took on the nicknames we call each other.
Sloan had showered first and was dressed as I walked out of the bathroom. He was moving around the room making up the bed and putting clothes in a hamper. His hair was starting to grow out a bit and a soft curl was trying to make its way. I wonder if I could convince him to grow it out again. But I did love his buzzcut though.
"What's the plan for today, Tiger?" I asked as I sat down in the chair in the corner of his room. He looked up at me and his eyes lit up and I could feel warmth flow through my veins. Love runs through my veins.
"What do you want to do?"
"I think I might hang out with Ezra today, and go get a cut. Ezra's feeling a little neglected." Sloan scoffed at my words which caused me to laugh. But I needed Ezra for my plan today. I had to look at rings with Uncle Chris and if I told Sloan I was just getting a hair cut he would come too.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Who cares." He teased. "You are hot with your durag though." He pouted slightly.
"I'm hotter when my hair is done."
Once the bed was made he sat down at the edge of it facing me. His hazel eyes shone brightly in the sun.
"You're gorgeous." The words came out easily and old Carter would have clamped his mouth shut at the idea of giving a compliment like that. But new Carter? New Carter is unashamed of his feelings for his mate and will make sure to tell him it every single day.
"Four months ago, I never would have thought in a million years that I'd be laid up in your bed and be perfectly content and in love with you." I know I've probably overdone it with the love stuff to the naked eye, but Sloan was a romantic. He ate this lovey-dovey shit right up.
"Carter you better stop right now before I make it where you'll stay in this bed all day." I stood as I laughed at his admission. I walked over to him and stood in between his legs, running my hands through his hair and down the back of his neck.
"Not many people get to say that got to fuck their childhood crush in their childhood bedroom," Sloan smirked and leaned forward to press a kiss on my chin.
"Shut up, Tiger."
"While you're gone, I think I'll talk to the girls and go Christmas shopping."
"I think you should invite your dad too. It's obvious he missed you while we were away. I think he'd love to spend time with you." I also didn't add the fact that at dinner I saw Uncle Tino looking over with happy tears in his eyes. Sloan was the first Mickaya kid to move out, it's a big deal. Especially with how close they all are.
"You should take Pops with you. He missed you. Definitely more than he missed me."
I know Sloan was teasing, but UK and I had a lot we needed to talk about still. My family issues, and how much he knew about it. And this also works out, because I could ask him for permission to propose...if that's how it works for guys. I have no clue, all I know is, come Christmas day I am proposing to the love of my life.
"I'm going to have to talk with him about...you know." Sloan's eyes went wide with worry and went on the defensive for me.
"Do you need me with you? I can come."
"Whoa, calm down Tiger. I'll be okay." I chuckled lightly, "I don't have to worry that UK is going to respond the way my dads did."
"Well, you have my number. Text me. Call me. Send me dirty pics." He squeezed my waist and gave me a smirk. Goddess, he was such a flirt. But he was my flirt.
"This'll be the first time in a long time where we weren't up under each other. How will ever survive?" I meant it to come out more sarcastic but there was a deep truth behind it.
I haven't been away from him longer than an hour or two since that day he followed me. Now I was going to not only leave the house but go to a different location and he go somewhere else? The question still stands, how will I ever fucking live?
"I'll make sure my phone is on and I will be waiting for your messages. And if I don't respond just mindlink me."
"Oh, yeah. I guess we can do that now." I leaned forward and gave him one more kiss before pulling away. I already want it to be the end of the day so we can get back in bed and cuddle all night.
"Come on, Tiger. The faster we leave, the faster I can come back and suck your dick."