Arrow Inferno
Chapter 116: Jeremy Stanton vs. Ryan Hicks ~ Feral attraction in the midst of hatred… Ultimate bliss!

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Eventually, both males stopped coming and just sat quietly on the moving motorbike. Jeremy continued to hold Ryan. He couldn't seem to bring himself to let go. Engaging the cruise control feature meant that the set speed on the motorbike was level and low. There was therefore a high possibility that they were going to be late for their meeting but Jeremy didn't care at all. All he wanted was to hold his mate...savour the most intimate merging of all time. They remained joined at the two points where Jeremy had penetrated Ryan's body. The feeling was unquestionably out of this world.

Jeremy finally retracted his fangs and licked the wound close, leaving his mark on Ryan. Neither spoke. It almost felt as if speaking would spoil their sacred tranquility. What they'd just experienced was like nothing either of them had ever experienced. It was wild. It was insane. It was wonderful. Neither man would have minded staying as they were, forever...just the two of them in absolute peace. That couldn't happen though. Jeremy turned Ryan's head and kissed him, their lips meeting gently in the quiet after the storm. It was so sweet, gentle, and perfect.

"You okay?" Jeremy asked in a voice that was husky even to his own ears. Ryan could only nod.

Jeremy pulled out a bandana from his back pocket to wipe his hand and Ryan's cocks. He then tucked Ryan back into the pouch of his jockstrap, and then slipped the bandana back into his pocket. The alpha of alphas then dipped a hand into his jacket pocket and brought out a squarish red velvet box. He opened it to reveal two absolutely beautiful platinum rhodium plated Infinity bands, which featured a striking center band of round black diamonds. The bands were bold, unique, masculine, and very elegant. Ryan didn't notice what was going on because his eyes were closed in contentment. He was totally blissed-out, drifting mindlessly on a cloud of satisfaction. Jeremy carefully took out the smaller of the two rings and put the box back into his pocket. When Ryan felt Jeremy caressing his ring finger, he didn't open his eyes. It wasn't until he felt the slide of cold metal that his eyes flew open.

"Oh god, Jeremy." Ryan breathed, staring at the band on his finger. It was absolutely beautiful.

"Mum said you want a ring," Jeremy murmured huskily, noting how lost for words his mate was. "It's an infinity ring. The infinity symbol in the design symbolizes a union so strong that no matter what happens, the love and bond will never cease to exist or break. That's us." He said quietly. "I hope you like it."

Ryan was too overwhelmed to speak. He couldn't even bring himself to tell his silly mate that he knew what an infinity ring symbolized. He had to gather his thoughts before he could speak. He swallowed hard past the lump in his throat and then finally managed to get his mouth to move.

"I only wanted to know whether there was going to be an exchange of rings at the ceremony," Ryan muttered, sounding dazed. "It was just a question. She told me you guys don't do rings. I didn't say I wanted..." He trailed off, still staring at the ring on his finger.

"We shift all the time. So we don't usually bother with such precious jewelry." Jeremy explained. "Truth is werewolves...especially males, are not comfortable with any kind of jewelry since we never bother with them. But she insisted I get you one because you wanted it so..."

"I didn't say that." Ryan couldn't help the blush that stole over his face. Neither could he stop admiring the ring on his finger. It was stunning. "But I love it." Ryan choked, blinking rapidly to get rid of the moisture that was gathering in his eyes. He never dreamt that he would ever have a band on his finger... Ever!

"Good to know you do." Jeremy chuckled. "I got one too." He pressed a kiss against Ryan's hair. "If it will make you happy, I'll wear it. You can slip it on my finger when we get to the Island. My plan was to put it on your finger when we get there but...I felt there was no time like now. I love you, Ryan."

"You don't have to wear it if it's going to make you uncomfortable. Where's it?" Ryan asked and then waited till Jeremy brought it out. "It will look so good on your finger." He murmured, staring at the ring.

"Paige and the shop owner said it looked great on me when I tried it on." Jeremy grinned.

"Can you...wear it for me just for today? Please?" Ryan asked quietly. In response, Jeremy quietly gave him the ring and his ring finger. And the moment that Ryan slipped the ring on his mate's finger was hands down his happiest moment. He was so happy it felt as if he was about to burst into a million pieces. "You're mine, Jeremy. And I will love you until the last breath leaves your body or mine. That's a promise." His voice sounded hoarse with emotion.

"And if there's life after death?" Jeremy gave a mock growl, making an emotional Ryan laugh.

"Even after death, I'll still love you through eternity and beyond." Ryan breathed.

"That's more like it." Jeremy couldn't contain the joy within. With a thrilled growl, he gripped Ryan's nape, tilted his head back, and then gave him a deep but tender kiss which ended with him tugging gently and sensuously on Ryan's lower lip. Tenderness blended with love. They were in a world of their own. But it had to end at a point. They had a trip to complete.

"I'm going to pull out of you now," Jeremy spoke softly into Ryan's ear before gently easing him back onto his chest again.

"Are you going to put the plug back in?" Ryan sounded dreamy.

"Would you want me to?" Jeremy's voice was barely above a whisper. "Yes."

That simple but surprisingly erotic response was all it took for Jeremy to stiffen inside his mate. A groan rumbled within his chest. "You have no idea how I wish we were in bed right now." He murmured huskily. "Me more." Ryan moaned. "I hate the fact that we have to go sit in a meeting and act all gracious when all we want to do is..." He trailed off and sat back up. "A car is coming."

Both Jeremy and Ryan knew that since the motorbike was not moving as fast as it should, the approaching car was bound to get to them soon. They therefore had no choice but to wait for the car to move past them before they did anything. Jeremy shielded Ryan as best as he could with his jacket before an SUV, filled with two men, two ladies, and a dog, came into view. And as the vehicle got closer to them, Ryan did something that shocked even him. He raised his right arm to draw Jeremy's head down to his. Then he kissed his sexy mate with all the passion within him, giving the four in the SUV an eyeful. And if their excited shouts and honking were any indication, they enjoyed that blatant display of affection. "What was that for?" Jeremy breathed when the kiss ended. He looked pleasantly surprised.

Ryan shrugged. "It felt like a good idea at the time." He responded, leaning forward against the gas tank to enable Jeremy do what he had to do. Jeremy chuckled. "You, mate mine, are an exhibitionist." He gently pulled out of Ryan.

"Hmmm..." Ryan moaned at the delicious friction but also hated the resultant emptiness. "Just because I kissed you in front of strangers this once?"

"Did you say once?" Jeremy drawled. "Remember the arena? You demanded to be kissed in front of..." Jeremy laughed when Ryan groaned at the memory. "...a little over a thousand people."

"Oh my god, I'd rather forget." Ryan groaned.

"What does that make you if not an exhibitionist?" Jeremy couldn't stop laughing.

"But remember you were the one who...oh fuck..." Ryan completely lost his train of thought when Jeremy slipped the plug back in, locking in his cum.

"Are you okay?" Jeremy waited till Ryan caught his breath long enough to nod. "Good." He quickly helped Ryan fix himself up. "We need to make up for lost time," Jeremy grunted as he maneuvered so that each man was back in their correct seat. "Time to ride the shit out of this baby." He said, disengaging the cruise control function.

And the alpha of alphas did ride the shit out of his expensive motorbike. He rode like a maniac. It was not surprising at all that they actually made it to the venue before the meeting commenced. Jeremy looked especially pleased with himself when his fellow alphas admired his motorbike and remarked on how he'd made it just in time.

Ryan, on the other hand, was an epic mess of short-circuited nerves. His kiss-swollen red lips, flushed face, lust-heavy eyes, plus that heady scent of arousal on him was enough to distract any hot-blooded werewolf. Ryan simply looked fuckable.

The alphas were definitely not immune.