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have a few contacts, so we can attempt to
discreetly figure out who s involved.
Uh, I Tullion started, then paused. His
brows drew together as he glanced from the pair
in the doorway to Toby. While his lips smiled, his
green eyes didn t glitter the way Toby admired
when he stared at him with arousal. I need to
think about that.
You don t have much time, Vampire, Jared
told them. He again glanced over his shoulder,
then stated, Declan will be here shortly. Make
your choice and get dressed.
Confusion filling him, Toby watched the pair
back out of the doorway, closing the door after
them. I don t understand, he murmured. What
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just happened? Toby couldn t figure out what the
ultimatum had been& if there had been one.
Tullion leaned over and pressed a kiss to Toby s
temple. He slid from the bed. Unmindful of his
nakedness, Tullion knelt beside the mattress,
reached out, and gently cupped Toby s near hand
between his own.
Carson essentially stated that, if I wish to be
granted sanctuary by your shifter friends, you and
I must complete our bond, Tullion stated.
What s that mean?
Tullion lowered his gaze to their joined hands,
squeezing lightly. I spill in you and combine our
life forces. Because they consider you a part of
their pack, I would be granted that same
safety& for a time.
Oh, Toby whispered, mulling that over. So,
uh, we d essentially be married, right? he asked.
Could he promise himself to a complete
stranger albeit a sexy one to save his life?
Under normal circumstances, Toby would never
even consider it. However, he d already felt this
man s hands on him, had enjoyed lying with him,
being held by him. Toby had seen the
relationships paranormals could build with their
human mates, and to be honest, he ached for that
kind of connection. Gathering his courage, Toby
tentatively confirmed, So, we could only have
each other, right? Uh, until we die?
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Da, Tullion confirmed. That would be the
case.
So, um, Toby began, carefully choosing the
best way to say what he wanted. He stopped as
something occurred to him. Toby swept his gaze
over Tullion, taking in his pensive expression and
furrowed brows. It hit him& hard. You don t
want me, he blurted out.
Tullion s eyes widened. Nyet! Nyet! That s not
it at all, he quickly denied. He reached for Toby s
hips, pulling him to the edge of the bed. Tullion
maneuvered Toby so he knelt between his thighs
and wrapped one arm around his torso. With his
other hand, he cupped Toby s neck, urging him to
hold Tullion s gaze. You are my beloved.
Nothing would please me more than bonding us
for life and spending the rest of my days learning
everything about you. But I can t.
Why? Toby hated that he sounded so
disappointed, but he couldn t help it. What was he
supposed to feel when he learned that Fate
granted him a sexy stud after all, but he couldn t
have him? My friends can help.
Tullion s expression appeared so wistful as he
stared into Toby s eyes. As much as I am honored
and flattered by the fact that you d bond with me
without hesitation, I cannot do that to you, Toby,
he stated. You are my beloved. I will always put
your wellbeing above my own.
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When Toby opened his mouth to counter that
statement, Tullion tightened his grip on his neck,
rubbing the sensitive skin behind his ear. Toby
gasped, instead, at the pleasant sensation.
If I can t clear my name, Tullion whispered,
I will be put to death. I can t bond with you
knowing that hangs over my head. He smiled,
but sadness filled his eyes. My death would
mean your death. If I am going to die, I want to
know that you ll live a long full life. I want you to
find love, find happiness. Please, try to
understand.
Toby closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He
let it out in a long sigh. He couldn t help but feel
like it sounded as if Tullion was giving up, but it
wasn t like he knew the man all that well. Still,
Toby couldn t help but ask, You ll come back to
me?
As long as I live and breathe, by your side is
where I ll long to be, Tullion vowed.
Taking what he could get, Toby nodded. He
lifted his hands to Tullion s shoulders, tracing his
fingertips over his wide collarbones and down his
strong shoulders. So, where do we go from
here? Toby asked softly, appreciating the firm
muscles beneath his fingertips.
Well, like your buddies said, Tullion replied,
massaging Toby s neck gently. We get dressed
and I talk to the alpha. He leaned forward and
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pressed a soft kiss to Toby s lips. No matter what
happens to me, I want you safe.
Toby nodded. Okay. His brows furrowed.
Uh, let me get up and I ll throw on some
clothes. He didn t think he could remain seated
like that without wanting more than what they
had time for, or was appropriate with people
waiting.
Tullion nodded. After one more stroke to
Toby s spine and a squeeze to his neck, Tullion
released him and rocked back on his heels. He
rose to his feet and stepped away.
Averting his gaze, Toby tried not to glance
repeatedly at Tullion s shaft. Even at half-mast,
the vampire s prick was a beautiful sight, thick
and long, lying against his left thigh. Toby hoped,
prayed, he d one day be able to feel that pretty
shaft inside of him bare.
Clothes. Right.
Toby slid off the bed and fighting the urge to
cover himself, because he knew it was a ridiculous
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