Second Chance Mates

-14- 🌹 Rest Of The World Falls Away

[A/N - Play the song 🌹]

"What if it's us, and only us, and what came before won't count anymore or matter? Can we try that? What if it's you, and what if it's me, and what if that's all that we need it to be, and the rest of the world falls away? What do you say?"
~Dear Evan Hansen, 'Only Us'

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*Ryland's POV*

Ecstasy.
Exhilaration.
Euphoria, jubilation, gaiety, and every other fucking synonym of the word.

That's what I feel pumping through my veins while my lips are pressed to my mate's.

Landon caught me off guard with his sudden kiss, but when I managed to recollect myself, I didn't hesitate to recapture his lips.

I don't know how many opportunities I'll get to kiss this enchanting man, and I'll be damned if I miss this one.

Keeping my movements slow, my lips gently dance with his. Landon's hands sit comfortably on my hips as I rest my hands on his neck.

If I had previously thought his scent was the most intoxicating thing I would experience, then I was dead wrong. His delicious scent is almost nothing compared to his exquisite taste.

Our lips move in sync, falling with ease into the harmonious dance our lips were meant to fall into. This may be our first kiss, but our lips already know how to move together; two missing puzzle pieces finally fitting together perfectly. The rest of the world falls away as I melt in his embrace.

The timing of this was imperfect and abrupt, but I honestly wouldn't have it any other way. Landon finally started to open up to me, letting me in. I know we'll have to finish talking about the skeletons in our closets later, but for now, I'm just going to bask in the warmth of my mate.

I slide my hands up to his golden locks, tangling my fingers in his soft hair. The action causes Landon to groan into my mouth; a sound that sends sparks of delight though my body as River purrs.

Not snarling. Not growling. Purring.

My wolf knows we're kissing our mate, and he's as pleased as I am.

Taking a chance, I attempt to deepen the kiss by swiping my tongue along his lips. Landon hums in surprise, but opens his mouth to me nonetheless. I take his offering with glee by sliding my tongue into his mouth, thoroughly exploring the warm cavern.

Landon's tongue rubs against mine as he wraps his arms around my waist, pulling me closer. Our lower halves fully press together, causing a lewd moan to slip from my mouth to his.

The hole in my heart feels like it's being mended by his gentle caresses. For the first time in years, I feel whole again.

The thought makes me smile against his lips, before I playfully bite his lower lip. Landon growls at my cheekiness, making me gasp when he lifts me up, wrapping my legs around his waist as he holds underneath my thighs.

"Landon," I breathe out, watching his oceanic eyes glow a stunningly bright blue that takes my breath away. His lips attach to my neck, and I tilt my head back with a groan to give him all the access he desires to explore the expanse of my throat.

He suckles at my neck, making me shiver in his arms at the way his lips brush against my skin. My body feels hot as the need for more grows.