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just avoid mentioning the word  cold to the man.
Mika took the first exit he came to, pulling up at a little crappy-looking gas station. He
grinned over at Gabe as he put the truck in park and pulled his jeans back over his hips. His
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mate watched him warily, and with good reason. Mika opened the door and stepped out,
gesturing for Gabe to do the same.
 What are you up to, Mika? You have that shit-eating grin on your face.
Yup, his mate was a smart man.  Your turn to drive, Gabe. But first&  Mika reached
out and unbuttoned Gabe s jeans, nudging them down and freeing his cock. He shoved his
mate gently into the driver s seat and quickly buckled him in place. Gabe tried to unbuckle
but Mika shook his head.  Not gonna happen, mate, he thought, and was gratified when Gabe
finally started to look a little nervous and turned on. Mika slammed the driver s side door
and jogged around the front of the truck to the other side. A quick glance through the
window before he opened the passenger door assured Mika that Gabe hadn t attempted to
cover himself.
 Uh, Mika? Gabe looked over at Mika as he got in the truck. Seeing that his mate s
prick was already hard again had Mika s prick swelling as a rush of blood swiftly headed
south. Mika grunted in response; that was about all he felt capable of as he watched Gabe s
cock bounce with every beat of his heart.
 If I want to, you know, do that link thing& how?
Mika s gaze flew to Gabe s. He was going to get to torment his mate in the best possible
ways and give the man the final link to cementing their relationship. Sex and love, everything
wrapped up together and this part was so easy. He smiled at Gabe, loving the hell out of
the man.
 All you have to do, Gabe, is just want it, open to it. Because it really was that simple;
only Gabe s fear kept him from using their mental link
 Really? So, like this? Gabe kept an angelic smile on his face.
Mika expected some tender words or something like that. What he got was a very
graphic, actually pornographic, image of what his mate wanted Mika to do with his mouth,
his hands, and his cock. Mika smacked his palm against his forehead. God, I ve created a
monster!
Gabriel laughed at Mika.  You know, I really think I m going to like this mind-thingie
after all.
 Oh yeah? Well you re going to like what I m going to be doing to you even more. It ll
be mind-blowing and maybe there will be some other blowing involved, if you behave.
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Gabe groaned and guided the truck onto the entrance ramp. Oh, yeah, Mika knew Gabe
would definitely let him be the boss right now. He just hoped his mate could keep the truck
on the road during the experience.
* * * *
El Paso finally came into sight late in the afternoon. The drive had taken longer with
them having to make stops to feed and walk Annie, as well as the time they spent loving and
teasing each other. Gabe couldn t help the melancholy feeling he had. Mika had kept the
feeling at bay for most of the drive, distracting him in some very creative ways. Gabe had
finally pulled over and hitched his pants up over his well-loved cock about half an hour ago.
Now, however, the reality of placing Annie in her new home was riding him. He loved her,
wanted her in a place where she would be happy and treated like family, but damned if he
wouldn t miss her. Mika took his hand, comforting him and giving him a feeling of peace.
Traffic on I-10 was light, all things considered, and the GPS made finding the house on
Yandell Drive a snap. All too soon for Gabe, they were pulling in the drive of a cute, mid-size
house. He noted the large fenced yard, and the fact that the place was well maintained.
Before he or Mika could even open their doors, a couple stepped out of the house, holding
hands with a little dark-haired girl.
 Mr. And Mrs. Ethan Basquez, and their eight-year-old daughter Elida, Mika
murmured. Gabe nodded, unbuckling his seat belt and opening the door. He stood and
watched as they approached, taking in as much as he could, his spirits lifting a little when he
finally felt the sense of rightness he had been hoping for. These people, this family, were
right for his Annie.
He stepped forward and smiled in greeting, aware of Mika behind him, offering his
support.  They are good people, Gabe. This will be an excellent place for Annie. Mika s
reassurance warmed Gabe through his soul. How had he managed doing this before without
him?
 Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Basquez, Miss Elida. I m Gabriel Staley, and this is Mika
Blackwell.
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Mr. Basquez stepped forward, extending a hand to Gabe and then Mika.  Please call me
Ethan, and my wife Betta. I m pleased to meet you. Thank you for rescuing Annie for us.
Gabe liked that, liked Ethan stating that Annie had been rescued for them, as though
she had been for them all along. Betta stepped forward and shook hands, as did Elida,
smiling shyly as she tried to peer past them to the truck bed.
Gabe dropped down on a knee, meeting Elida s level gaze.  Would you like to come
meet your new family member? The little girl s eyes lit up as she smiled, nodding at Gabe.
 Please? she asked softly. Gabe offered her his hand and led her to the back of the
truck, watching as her eyes rounded with delight when she spotted Annie. Annie was a
beautiful spaniel mix, a buttery blond colour with a thick coat that feathered out around her
legs and ears. Her little nub of a tail started wagging as soon as she saw Elida. Annie whined
softly, wanting her new pet girl.
Mika climbed up the tailgate and picked up a red leash.  Hey, Annie, look at your new
girl, he murmured softly.
Annie delicately pawed at the latch of the kennel box as Mika opened it and clipped the
leash to the matching red collar. He picked Annie up, not wanting her to jump from the truck
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