Nick dipped his head, angling just so, rubbing his nose against Todd’s and then pressing his mouth to Todd’s. “Yes, master.” The words were soft and breathy. Todd was hungry and greedy, swallowing them before easing away from his mate.
Todd’s heart nearly broke in two when they reached the slave sanctuary and Nick’s light, playful mood turned to something more akin to depressed and sullen. After glancing up and down the hall, ensuring they were alone, Todd kissed Nick’s forehead and pulled him into a hug. “Do you want me to wait while you change and take you to the dining hall or the school?” He leaned back and ran one hand through Nick’s mostly dried hair a few times.
Nick shifted his gaze between Todd and the door to his dorm room, and Todd saw Nick’s inner battle on his face. Other th
