Rick groaned as he felt sun light on his face and eyes. He opened his eyes and tried to turn away from the disturbing ray when the weight of a body on his arms stopped him. His heart skipped a bit as he recognized his mate's scent even as he took in the other's face. Rick felt his lips rise at the edges with a smile as he saw how Neil had rolled into a ball within his arms. The other was just so cute. Rick blushed as he realized that he was staring at the sleeping boy like a creep. But he could not stop himself. He was simply enthralled. Anyone would be with a mate as beautiful as his. Rick could not get over how adorable the beta looked while sleeping, when he was not letting vulgar words out if his plump little pink lips that were currently relaxed as he slept. As he watched,

