“Better the devil you know,” Brett breathed.
Andrew nodded. “Exactly.”
“I can’t believe it’s done,” Felix said. “It seems like it’s been one thing after another for years, and now…”
“Don’t even say it,” Andrew said. “Let’s not tempt fate.”
Brett cleared his throat. “Thank you for everything…Andrew.” He bowed his head slightly.
The king’s eyes widened, and then, as tears gathered, he gently pulled Brett into his arms and whispered, “You don’t know how much that means to me.”
When they let go, everyone’s eyes were wet.
“We have a gift for you,” Andrew said, sniffing a little. “Come on.”
He stood, gesturing for Brett to follow. With a bemused smile, he did. They went to Sec HQ, and when they gestured for him to sit in his chair, it confused him even more. He settled in and almost jumped out of the thing again. He froze, and then tentatively moved around in it.
“Did you buy me a new one?” he asked when no creaks sounded.
“No,” Christian said from behind him. “I just oiled the damn thing.” He shook his head. “A five-minute job could’ve saved you months of angst.”
Brett closed his eyes and leaned further back in the chair, expecting the creak to come back, but it was silent. “Oh, my god. This is one of the best presents in the world,” he murmured.
Laughter followed his pronouncement, and he kicked his feet up onto his desk and grinned, staring at those who surrounded him. These were his people, his family, his life. He didn’t need anyone else.
****
“We need to leave,” Brett said against Felix’s ear.
Felix pouted. “But I’m enjoying myself.” Brett raised his eyebrow, and Felix flushed. “Okay,” he squeaked.
They said goodbye to everyone and headed to the car. Brett drove them to his house, Felix talking about the party for the whole journey. They entered the house, and Rosie and the kittens came out to greet them. He’d finally figured out the security system, so now the cats would be able to come and go as they pleased without setting alarms off—once the kittens were older, that was. Once they’d sorted them with food and drink, Brett grabbed Felix’s hand and led him to the bedroom.
“You’re a little eager,” Felix said when the door closed behind them.
“I thought you might wantyourpresent,” Brett said, indicating the bed and what lay on the covers.
Felix bit his lip. “Yes, please,” he whispered, gaze locked onto the leather ankle and wrist ties. “I’m in the mood for being tied up.”
Brett smiled. “Actually…I’m the one being tied up.”
Felix snapped his head around so fast he thought he’d break it. “What?”
“You mentioned it, and I’m not opposed. In fact, I’m looking forward to it. To seeing what you’ll do to me when I’m helpless and unable to get away. To experiencing what it’s like for your cock to be in my ass. All. Night. Long.” His voice lowered until he barely breathed the last few words, and Felix shivered in response.
“Oh, god.” Felix closed his eyes and then exhaled. “In which case, get undressed. Sir,” he added as an afterthought.
Brett couldn’t withhold the curl of his lips as he watched Felix’s expression while he undressed. He wanted to speed things up and slow things down at the same time, and by the time he was naked, his hands itched to drag Felix to him and kiss him. But this was Felix’s show.
“Lie down on the bed,” Felix ordered.
Brett did, lying in the centre, and waited for what would happen next. When Felix just stared at him, he raised his eyebrows. “Come on, Felix. You know you want to have your wicked way with me,” he coaxed. “I’m all yours.”
At that, Felix knelt on the bed and reached for the first restraint. Wrapping it around Brett’s wrist, he tugged his arm to the headboard and locked it into place. He repeated the action on the other arm, and then Brett’s body started taking notice. His cock reached for his stomach, already hard and willing. Felix’s gaze strayed to it while he moved to Brett’s legs.
“It’s waiting for you, Felix,” he murmured, knowing the words would only enhance Felix’s pleasure.
Felix quickened his pace, getting his ankles into the ties quickly and efficiently until Brett was unable to escape. He could move a little, but there was no way he was leaving the bed until Felix let him. A shiver of anticipation raced through him, and his dick leaked onto his stomach.