[Bren was distracted enough watching himself -- and his lover cast no reflection, so it wasn't like the mirror provided any clues to the vampire's approach -- that he found himself surprised by the arms around him.
The werewolf looked from his reflection and down to the figure in front of him. He hesitated only a moment before letting his arms wrap around Essek in turn. Ducking his head, he pressed his forehead to his mate's, nosing and snuffling a bit at his jaw. It was a very lupine action, as much instinct as conscious choice on his part.
Essek meant those words, didn't he? Bren could feel the truth in them, could scent if off the smaller form in his arms. Essek still saw him as his mate even like this, still staked claim on him even standing in front of him in this form, seeing the entirety of the monster that he was. More nuzzling, more snuffling, and he nodded. Yes. Into the bath.
The elaborate, obscenely beautiful, welcoming bath.]
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The werewolf looked from his reflection and down to the figure in front of him. He hesitated only a moment before letting his arms wrap around Essek in turn. Ducking his head, he pressed his forehead to his mate's, nosing and snuffling a bit at his jaw. It was a very lupine action, as much instinct as conscious choice on his part.
Essek meant those words, didn't he? Bren could feel the truth in them, could scent if off the smaller form in his arms. Essek still saw him as his mate even like this, still staked claim on him even standing in front of him in this form, seeing the entirety of the monster that he was. More nuzzling, more snuffling, and he nodded. Yes. Into the bath.
The elaborate, obscenely beautiful, welcoming bath.]