Second Chance Mates

-23- 🌹 Taste You

"If my body had a say, I wouldn't turn away. Touch, make love, taste you. If my body told the truth, baby I would do just what I want to."
~Demi Lovato, 'Body Say'

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*Ryland's POV*

My arms are snuggly wrapped around Landon, and his around me as we lay on my bed. After Landon's confrontation with Leon yesterday, he's rarely left my side. The only time we've been apart is to shower and use the toilet. Other than that, we can't seem to let go of each other.

From what Lyn told me, this is an obvious sign that we're nearing our heats. I really should be making preparations to keep River from trying to jump on Landon, but I can't seem to focus on anything other than staying wrapped up in my mate's arms.

My nose brushes against Landon's throat as I inhale his scent. The addictive scent of lavender and pine draws me in, and I start peppering soft kisses along Landon's throat.

Landon moans, tilting his head back to give me more access to his tantalizing throat. I take his offering happily, leaving purple love bites along his skin. Each time my tongue sneaks out for a taste of him, Landon shivers in my arms, fueling my excitement.

"Fuck," he releases a breathy groan, tightening his hold on me. Smiling against his throat, I roll us until I'm on top, straddling him. Landon stares up at me, his crystal blue eyes wide with desire. His golden blonde hair is disheveled from lazing around in bed all day, making me want to sink my fingers into his golden tresses and never let go.

"Gorgeous," I murmur a praise, brushing my thumb over his pink bottom lip. "You look so good like this."

Landon snatches my hand and nips at my fingertips. "I could say the same about you. You look so fucking sexy on top of me."

I quirk an eyebrow. "So you like this then?" I ask with a teasing grin. "Having me on top?"

A deep blush spreads across Landon's face as he stammers. Giggling, I lean down and brush my lips against his ear.

"Don't be embarrassed, baby," I whisper lowly. "I like when you're on top of me too."

His blush deepens, and I can practically see the images running through his mind based on how rapidly the scent of his arousal is growing. With a soft laugh, I move my lips down to his cheek, leaving tender kisses in my wake. I take my time pressing my lips against his cheek, down to his defined jawline.

Landon grunts beneath me, hips subtly rocking as my lips trail down his jaw. Becoming impatient with my teasing touches, Landon places his fingers beneath my chin to push my lips towards his.

A very faint alarm in the back of my mind is telling me to stop, knowing what happens each time Landon and I are in these types of situations. I get over excited, causing River to try and break free, which leads to me having to shut everything down before my collar can shock me. I know we should stop, but once Landon's mouth fully covers mine, that nagging voice is drowned out completely.

I grip Landon's hair as our kiss quickly grows passionate. The scent of his arousal fogs my mind, and suddenly all I can think about is pleasing my mate.

Landon's tongue invades my mouth, making me moan as he sweeps over my tongue. I push my hips down onto his pelvis as I roughly suck on his tongue. A growl rumbles in Landon's chest, and he begins to tug at my clothing.

"Off," he mumbles against my lips. I groan in frustration at having to part from my delectable mate, standing up to quickly strip down to my underwear. Landon copies me until we're back in our former position, moaning happily at the skin-on-skin contact.