Chapter 17For the second time in as many days, Vilmos was happy Matteo awoke in his arms. It was an arrangement Vilmos wanted for the rest of their lives together.
“I like waking this way,” Matteo murmured dreamily as Vilmos nibbled at his earlobe.
“Good.” The word was little more than a rumble from deep in Vilmos’s chest. “I like it, too. Are you ready for more? For our joining?” Although he didn’t want to put pressure on Matteo, it was becoming difficult to restrain himself. He desperately wanted to take the final step and fully claim the boy in his arms.
“Yes, I’m ready.” Matteo caressed Vilmos’s cheeks and then frowned. “Is something wrong?”
“No.” Vilmos shook his head slightly. “It’s just that before we do, I want to tell you of my past partner. About Darrion. I want nothing secre
