Liam, Toni Griffin [freda ebook reader .TXT] 📗

"Yo, assholes, hope you're ready to have your asses handed to you," Corey yelled out.

"As if, you couldn't win if your life depended on it."

Sam snickered behind him.

"Like you could," Brad started in.

"Everyone knows it's me who goes home with the pot every week." Kieran's soft voice carried into the room with them.

Liam smiled. They were all full of shit, but they were the best friends a guy could have. He looked at Ben for a moment and saw the man fighting a smile of his own.

"There's nothing we can do tonight, Declan. Trust me to handle this and make your brother safe. First thing tomorrow we'll start sorting this mess out," Ben said gently Declan nodded against Liam's chest.

"Take a couple of minutes. I'll get the guys settled.

Come out when you're ready." Ben left the office, closing the door behind him. It didn't stop the sound of his voice from being heard clearly through the wood. "All right you bunch of idiots, settle down. Are we gonna play poker or stand around gasbagging like a bunch of old ladies in the CWA?"

Declan snickered.

"Where's Liam?" Brad asked.

"He'll be out in a minute."

Thankfully Ben didn't tell them about Declan; Liam really wanted to see their faces when he introduced his mate.

"You okay, honey?" Liam asked softly.

"Not sure, your friends seem, umm… nice?"

Liam laughed. "Is that a question or a statement?"

he asked still chuckling.

"Ah, both?" Declan looked so uncertain.

Liam smiled and kissed his mate. Declan was incredible and Liam really started to look forward to the life they would have together.

"The guys are great, you'll love them. Corey, Kieran, and I grew up together. Ben, Brad and Sam are all just ringins." Declan laughed, just as Liam had hoped.

"I would love to see you tell the Alpha to his face that he's just a ring-in."

"So not happening. I might love the guy like a brother, but I'm not completely stupid. The only reason Corey gets away with it is because we can't stop him. The man has no brain-to-mouth filter. He says exactly what he thinks.

The only time he shows a modicum of decorum is when other pack members are in attendance, and even then it's touch-and-go. Unless he's on official Beta business, then he becomes the most focused individual you'll ever meet. Bradley on the other hand is a more relaxed Beta, like me."

Liam smoothed his hands down his mate's body, glad the trembling had completely stopped. "Come on, beautiful, I want to introduce you to my friends."

Declan nodded slowly before crawling off Liam's lap to stand. As much as Liam wanted to go see his friends, he wished Declan didn't have to get up to do it. The man felt wonderful in his arms and Liam wanted him back there as soon as possible.

Liam cupped Declan's cheek before leaning in and kissing him senseless. Declan moaned when Liam's tongue invaded his mouth. Liam pulled Declan against his body; Declan's cock responded to his touch. Liam's dick came to life as if in answer. Reluctantly, he broke the wonderful embrace. The glazed look in Declan's eyes when he blinked rapidly, trying to clear his vision, made Liam smile with happiness.

"Just a little something to think about until I can get you home and naked again." Liam whispered in Declan's ear, before taking the lobe between his teeth and biting down gently.

Declan moaned loudly and thrust his groin into Liam's. "Can't we go now?" He panted.

"Nope, you're not getting out of this, no matter how much I want to strip you naked and lick you from top to bottom," Liam rasped, sliding his hand down between their bodies and cupped Declan's hard cock through his jeans.

"Jesus. Can you stop please?" Declan whimpered, but continued to push into Liam's hand. "It's bad enough I'm about to meet your friends with a raging hard-on, but if you don't stop talking like that I'll be meeting them with a wet patch as well."

Liam laughed. He loved the effect he had on his mate. Stepping back, Liam grabbed Declan's hand and headed for the door to the office before Declan's brain could catch up to what they were doing.

Dragging his mate behind him, Liam walked

through Ben's house until they came to the dining room where his friends were all settled around the table, poker chips separated into six equal piles. Kieran shuffled the deck of playing cards and beers sat in front of each player with one currently placed by his customary seat as well.

There were small bowls of snacks on the table at each end.

Nothing large, just something to nibble on while they played. They would order pizza or Chinese later, depending on what everyone felt like.

All conversation stopped when Liam entered the room, still holding Declan's hand. Nervousness rolled off Declan in waves. He really wished he could say or do something to calm his mate, but time would tell. These were a great bunch of guys. Loud and rowdy at times, but great nonetheless.

Liam pulled Declan against his side when everyone turned to look at the pair. "Declan, meet the guys. You know Ben. Going round the table on Ben's right is Kieran, then Brad, Sam, and Corey." Everyone nodded when Liam said their names.

Keeping his tone low key Liam said, "Guys, this is Declan Morgan. My mate." Liam didn't have to wait long for the expected reaction.

"Your what?" Sam asked.

"Since when? Man, I only saw you yesterday morning. You didn't mention anything about a mate," Brad said.

"Wow, he's hot," Corey said and whistled low and appreciatively.

Liam narrowed his eyes and growled, baring his teeth. Corey just laughed. Liam noticed Ben sitting to the side smiling along as well.

"Congratulation, Liam," Kieran said quietly after the others had finished.

Kieran got up from his seat and came round the table, hand out ready to shake. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Declan. You couldn't have a better mate than Liam here. I hope you two will be very happy together."

Declan's cheeks were