“Perhaps it’s time, pup.” Kai cupped Sascha’s cheek, keeping his voice low and soothing. He didn’t want to alarm him, but they had realities to face. “They know where you are now.” But Sascha surprised him. He didn’t panic, didn’t lose himself to strangled breaths. “So…we need to bond now?” he asked, looking at Kai with clear eyes. “Before we deal with it and end the bargain?” Kai tried to tamp down the rush of greed that arose with Sascha’s words. He should by all accounts say something measured. If you’re ready, or, Take your time. But what came out was a fervent “Yes. Yes, Sascha. Now.”
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