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Troy, to Philip, was adorably feisty and absolutely gorgeous. The strongest of men were powerless when it came to characters like Troy. Be it the strongest-willed men, most respected men, richest men, leaders, men of honour and grace…it didn’t really matter once that individual fell under the charm of a person like Troy. Men were left helpless and weak in the wake of such sweet strength. Philip knew that it wasn’t any different for him.
That intense lust that assailed his senses whenever he was with his mate was evidence enough. The need to fuck his mate’s brains out was so bad he was impressed at the self-control he’d exhibited so far. But he’d already acted rashly by giving Troy his mark at the wrong time for which his mate had still not forgiven him. It would definitely not be right, therefore, to pour all his sexual frustration and need on the innocent boy without the appropriate mental preparation.
In as much as Troy clearly wanted him, Philip knew that their relationship would be built on nothing but sex if he gave in to all that pheromones and gave Troy what they were both craving. Philip wanted more than just a sexual relationship with his mate. He’d seen how his parents were with each other before his mother passed. He’d also seen what his best friend, Jeremy, had with Ryan. It was just beautiful to watch. Philip wanted that kind of relationship too. He wanted passion, care, devotion, and even love. The instinct to care for a mate was not necessarily love. It was a bond.
Some did fall for each other along the way but it was not common. They were animals after all. But Philip wanted it all. And the best way to ensure he got what he wanted was to get Troy to like him not for just sex, but for him. He would be better off giving his mate some sweet courtship rather than a full-blown lustful dicking like Agyemang had suggested. Hopefully, by the time he was done with his mate, the feisty sexy little thing would feel more than just lust for him.
The Alpha was in for a rude shock.
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“Hey, Kieran, Clara gone for the day?” Philip asked the young man behind the front desk when he entered the foyer with his exhausted but delighted mate after their run.
“Yes alpha,” Kieran responded. “Malik left these for you.”
“Thanks, Kieran,” Philip said as he took the two cell phones from Kieran. “These are for you and Paul.” Philip informed Troy as they headed for the elevator. “Hope you know how to use…”
“Of course I do,” Troy growled. “I’m not a total dunce you know.”
“I never said you were.” Philip chuckled as the elevator opened for them. “Hey Kieran, did Clara say anything about Alpha Agyemang before she left?”
“She said he was in the visitors’ suite,” Kieran responded.
“Alright, thanks.” Philip frowned as the elevator slid shut.
“Your friend?” Troy asked as he watched Philip press the button for the fifth floor.
“Yes. He was supposed to join us for the run but he didn’t show up.” Philip explained. “Let’s pass through his suite first. I want to make sure he’s okay.”
“Sure.” Troy nodded as the elevator opened.
Philip gave the door to Agyemang’s suite a quick rap and then pressed his thumb against the scanner to open the door, just as his cell phone began to ring. As he picked the call, the door to the suite opened and Troy entered. As soon as Troy entered the suite, he heard a familiar voice which made him frown. That voice belonged to just one person. Troy wondered what Paul was doing in the suite of Philip’s friend.
“Shit, I’m almost there.” Troy heard Paul’s gasp and started to move in the direction of the voice.
Troy found himself at the door of the cute kitchen in the suite. But what he saw was definitely not what he’d expected. It was so shocking Troy felt his mouth go dry and his heart begin to race. A naked Paul sat on the kitchen counter with his legs wrapped around Philip’s equally naked friend whose back was to Troy. Paul’s arms were coiled around the man’s neck and his head was thrown back, clearly enjoying the man’s slow thrusts. One thing was clear to Troy… Paul was not being forced. The whimpering, moans and grunts said it all. Troy knew he had to leave but his feet felt rooted to the spot. He stared.
“Yes, yes, yes…” Paul cried out just as Philip’s friend let out a deep grunt and held still against Paul.
Troy knew that both men had reached completion. He watched as Paul laid his head on the man’s shoulder and relaxed completely against him. It was almost as if his friend trusted the man a hundred percent. Troy jumped with a loud gasp when he felt arms wrap around his waist from behind. Paul’s head immediately shot up.
“Oh, my god, Troy.” Paul gasped as his face went red. “I…”
“Lip…” Agyemang sighed without turning to look at Philip and Troy.
“We’ll be on the balcony,” Philip said. “Come on, Troy.” He steered a dazed Troy away from the kitchen door.
On the balcony, Troy went to lean against the railing and stared into space. Darkness had already begun to fall and the air had turned chilly but he felt nothing. Just shaken by what he’d seen. He knew that the only thing stopping him from going crazy was the fact that it had been clear that what was happening had been consensual.
“Troy…” Philip called softly, wishing he were still linked to his mate. He would have been able to know what was going through Troy’s mind that very moment. But his stubborn mate had ordered him out of his head immediately after their run. “Hey, come here.” He drew Troy to sit beside him on the cozy swing on the balcony and threw an arm around his shoulder. “There’s an explanation for what you saw.” He said quietly.
“What explanation is there besides the fact that your friend clearly seduced mine?” Troy whispered.