Griffin let Nathan cry as he considered how much the thought of being forgotten hurt Nathan. After several moments, Nathan let out a few shuddering breaths as he pulled away to look Griffin in the eye.
Frowning, Griffin reached up and carefully wiped his face dry. "Feeling better?" he asked.
Nathan nodded. A warm blush spread across his face as he shyly said, "I'd be honored to be your mate."
Griffin froze for a brief moment before a thrilled smile crossed his face. He bent his head down and gently nuzzled against the marking spot on Nathan's neck. "Would you like any wine?" he whispered. He'd noticed Nathan's hands shaking slightly, hoping it was just from nerves. A little bit of wine would hopefully help settle him.
Nathan's breath caught at the sensation of Griffin's warm breath against his neck, a shiver going up his spine. "Maybe just a little," he breathed.
Griffin pulled back, reaching for the wine bottle and glasses. Popping open the bottle he poured a generous amount in each glass before handing one to his mate.
Nathan sipped his wine, the taste making his look at Griffin in surprise. "It's sweet!"
"It's sevda wine, made from the sweetest fruit in Nerda, the sevda berry," Griffin explained. "But be careful, it's still alcoholic."
Nathan threw back the rest of his wine quickly, despite the warning. Within moments his face had a red tinge that wasn't from blushing. "That was really good." He set his empty glass on the side table. "Now what?"
Griffin set his own, half-filled glass down. "Now, you prepare yourself," he said seductively, "because I'm not letting you rest until morning."
Standing from their chair, he quickly crossed the room and carefully laid his mate down on their bed. Griffin took a step back, admiring the wolf that was stretched out before him. He moved to hover over Nathan.
"Arms up, sweetness."
As Nathan followed his instructions, he grabbed the edge of his shirt and slowly raised it up, taking the time to caress Nathan's body along the way.
Pulling the shirt completely off, Griffin's mouth latched onto Nathan's marking spot and sucked hard. Feeling like a bolt of electricity shot down his spine, Nathan arched his back up and into the dragon's body.
Griffin chuckled, his lips still against Nathan's neck but only pressing light kisses against it. "That feel good, sweetness?"
"Yes," Nathan groaned. "Again."
Griffin chuckled again as he did what Nathan wanted. This time though, his hands found the wolf's nipples and tweaked them just to the point of pain.
Nathan groaned at the dual sensation. "Please," he panted. "I need…"
He didn't finish his sentence, unsure of what exactly he needed.
"I know. But I'm not rushing. I've waited long enough to have you and intend to make it last." Griffin gave Nathan's neck a final lick before moving down his chest and pulling a nipple into his mouth and sucking hard.
"Oh!" Nathan's surprised cry rang out as he again arched his back, pushing his chest closer to the dragon.
As Griffin moved from one nipple to the other, his hands slowly made their way down Nathan's torso, across his ribs, abs and finally resting just above his covered cock.
"Is someone feeling excited?" Griffin asked as he rubbed at the bulge.
Nathan whined, his eyes closing at the overwhelming feeling. He'd never touched himself, never feeling the need to.
"Please," he whimpered.