With Abandon: With or Without, Book 4

to help.”
    Rolling on to his back, Matt met his gaze. “I shouldn’t have done that without your permission. I’m sorry.” His eyelids fluttered, and his lips quirked to the side. “I just wanted to do something to help you out.
    Make things less stressful for you, not more. I promise I wasn’t trying to publicly stake a claim to you or anything like that. I wish I could tell everyone, but I won’t. I’d never do that without your approval first.”
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    Aubrey stared at Matt. His mate was as beautiful inside as he was out. “I know. And thank you. I
    don’t want you to feel out of place. It’s gotta be hard being here without family and people you’re close to.
    I forgot that.” Aubrey shrugged. “I’ve never really been away from my own family.”
    “I’ll survive.” Matt grinned. “Is it wrong to admit that in a way it’s nice? Being away from home I
    mean.” He rested his hand on his chest. He had big hands, a man’s hands. They were a sexy contrast to the rest of him. Not that he was small, but against his slender chest his hands seemed massive. He was lovely.
    Chuckling, Aubrey shook his head. “Nah. It’s understandable.” Sometimes he wished he could escape
    too.
    A frown marred Matt’s face, and he caught his bottom lip between his teeth. It was a bashful
    expression, but somehow so Matt it stirred Aubrey’s blood.
    Aubrey ran his index finger over Matt’s chin, encouraging him to quit abusing his lip. “What?”
    Releasing his lip, Matt shrugged. “Can I tell Logan we’re mates? He can be trusted, I promise. He’s
    great at keeping secrets, and I have a lot on him. He wouldn’t dare tell.”
    Aubrey touched the smooth expanse of Matt’s chest and watched the shadows play over it. His cock
    ached along with his heart. How could he not give into that request? It was a small thing and would
    probably make Matt feel better. Maybe it’d make up for Aubrey being an ass earlier. He was worried,
    hesitant even, because he didn’t know Logan and he didn’t want to take the chance of word getting out. But he also knew how things were between brothers. He’d been that close to his own brother once upon a time.
    Truth be told he was envious and a little jealous of Matt’s relationship with Logan.
    “If you want to.” Aubrey nodded without looking away from Matt’s chest.
    “Thank you.” The words were whispered with just a hint of admiration.
    Aubrey stroked his fingertips over the planes of Matt’s warm stomach. A shadow seeped across the
    back of his hand along with the rivulets of water running down the glass. The steady rhythm of rain
    mingled with their breathing, adding an erotic element. Aubrey caressed lower, knowing he shouldn’t.
    The covers over Matt’s groin tented, and the scent of his arousal filled the air. His breath hitched, and his legs moved restlessly beneath the covers. For several seconds he did nothing, just watched, then a moan escaped and he clutched Aubrey’s wrist. He didn’t try to dissuade Aubrey’s progress, only held on. He
    stared at Aubrey’s hand, even arching toward it as it edged under the covers.
    Aubrey could swear he heard the word please , but maybe it was his wishful thinking. However, there was no mistaking the tip of Matt’s prick nudging the back of his hand. As long as Matt didn’t protest, what was the harm?
    Aubrey pushed the covers down to Matt’s knees and ran his palm over the hard length of his mate’s
    erection. He took it slow, giving Matt plenty of time to object. When he didn’t, Aubrey took Matt’s cock in hand, squeezing the hot flesh. It flexed in his grasp, followed by a gasp and more arching as Matt gave in to

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    the sensation. He was sensual…hedonistic. It was amazing to watch. And Aubrey had always loved to
    watch.
    His mouth watered, and the urge to take Matt into his mouth was strong, but he didn’t. His body was
    on fire with yearning, but for now he was content to fulfill his voyeuristic streak and watch his mate bask in the pleasure.
    The dark color of his cock was such a contrast to Aubrey’s paler skin. Slowly he dragged his hand up
    over the hard column, and back down.
    Again, Matt gasped and lifted his hips. Matt’s eyes were closed and his mouth slightly parted. His
    tongue darted out and wet his lips.
    “That’s it, sugar. Gawd-almighty-damn you’re sexy.” Aubrey groaned and lay down beside him,