While Nik introduced Bron to online computer games, Shaw took Drake into his bedroom for much more intimate activities.
Only when he was too exhausted to love his mate again did Shaw gather Drake into his arms and lie in a comfortable, sated silence. The last traces of his anger had long since evaporated, and Drake’s enthusiastic participation, reassured Shaw that his mate was fit and well despite Coldin’s brutality.
However, Shaw found it was impossible for him to fully relax. Instead, his mind churned over Bron’s words.
“What’s bothering you?” Drake turned sinuously in Shaw’s arms to lean against Shaw’s chest and gaze down at him as he ran his fingers over Shaw’s pecs.
To Shaw’s relief, the ugly red mark across his mate’s cheek was already fading, and he reached up to trail his finge
