He reached up and tangled his fingers in Juri’s hair, tugging mercilessly until Juri’s chin rested on Phoenix’s shoulder. “Prove it!”
The pressure around Juri’s dick was too exquisite, the heat and slickness between their writhing bodies too overwhelming for his brain to function properly. Hell, Juri’s brain was about to melt out of his ears. He took a moment to understand what Phoenix was demanding of him. And when he did, his canines lengthened in preparation for the bite his bear urged him to take.
Muffling his pained moan against Phoenix’s nape, he quickened his thrusts. He grabbed Phoenix’s wide hips for leverage and fucked into him, trying to distract not only himself but Phoenix as well. He closed one hand around Phoenix’s cock and stroked him determinedly.
“Juri... wait.” A tremble rocked through Phoenix’s body, preceding his climax.
Juri adjusted his angle, knowing he’d hit Phoenix’s prostate when his mate’s hole tightened around his prick to the point of sweet, delicious pain. Phoenix’s dick twitched in his hand, and the scent of seed filled Juri’s nostrils.
Pushing deep, Juri grunted and filled his mate’s ass. He bit his lip until it bled so he wouldn’t bite Phoenix’s shoulder instead. His senses were filled with Phoenix—his heat around Juri’s shaft, his scent heavy in his nose, Phoenix’s skin slick and hot against his.
A phone chirped somewhere, but Juri was too content to stir yet. He wanted to rest draped over Phoenix’s strong back for a couple more hours at least. Maybe fuck him again once he’d recovered.
“Juri?” Phoenix sounded worn out. He reached back and touched Juri’s hip with his fingertips.
“Let it ring.” Juri ruffled the damp hair at Phoenix’s nape with his nose. “Ignore it. Come upstairs with me and let’s go another round or two.”
Phoenix growled. “Get up.”
Confused about Phoenix’s sharp tone, Juri lifted off his back and tenderly stroked his sides. He hissed when Phoenix crawled forward, dislodging Juri’s prick from his ass. Phoenix got up. And while Juri’s gaze was fixed on the cum running down Phoenix’s legs, Phoenix didn’t seem to mind. Phoenix’s face was also missing the usually stupid grin after sex. He was scowling instead.
Juri groaned and ran a hand through his hair. Flopping onto his ass, he rested one arm over his bent leg and followed Phoenix with his gaze. “It stopped ringing. If it’s important, they’ll call again.”
“It’s Holly Vickers.”
Juri frowned. “Why’s the fire chief calling you?”
“I have a horrible suspicion.” Phoenix swiped his finger over his phone and grabbed a dishtowel from a hook by the sink. While he held the cell to his ear, he ran the towel over his dick and balls and through his crack. Juri made a silent note to start a load of laundry right after Phoenix’s call.
Phoenix leaned his hip against the counter. “Hey, Holly. What’s up?” The easy smile quickly slipped off Phoenix’s face. “Wait a sec. I’ll put you on speaker phone.” He waved for Juri.
Juri lumbered to his feet, did up his pants, and pressed close to Phoenix. “Holly. It’s Juri.”
“It’s good that you’re back, Juri.” Holly sounded tired and frazzled. “I need you two at Latimer’s Paints and Varnishes.”
When Phoenix shot him a questioning look, Juri explained, “It’s a factory three miles west of Hazel Woods. It was closed down when old Latimer died and his sons realized the business was bankrupt. What’s going on, Holly?”
“It’s burning like a torch.” Holly coughed.
Phoenix cursed. “Was anyone hurt?”
“No. But all we can do is let it burn down and make sure the fire doesn’t spread. I called Chief Wilkins in Paw’s Cove, like you told me to do in case of emergency, Alpha. I hope that was okay?”
Juri tried to remember when Phoenix had had a meeting with the Hazel Woods fire department and came up empty.
Phoenix briefly closed his eyes. “Of course, Holly. Anything I can do?”
Holly sighed deeply. “Everybody in town should keep their doors and windows closed. Right now the wind’s in our favor and not blowing toward town. But better safe than sorry.”
“Understood. Juri and I will take care of it, then come to you.”
Once the call disconnected, Phoenix turned and walked out of the room.
“Babe?” Juri hurried after him. He had to leap several stairs at a time to keep up with Phoenix. “My apple crumble?” Juri tried to follow Phoenix into their bedroom but had to take a hasty step back to avoid the door breaking his nose when it closed with a bang in front of his face. Juri