Read Online Meredith's Pride [Galactic Nuptials 3] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour ManLove) by Missy Martine - Free Book Online

glanced at Delsin. His brows were raised, his eyes wide. “I was remembering my grandfather’s farm. He had a pond just like this one.” He laughed and swatted at a flying insect. “Well, not quite like this one. Grandfather’s farm didn’t have plants and algae like this. It was in Nebraska. He’s the one who taught me how to skim stones on the water.”
    “I’m sorry we can’t stay here longer. There’s not much time, and I need to show you the caves so you’ll know where to go if there’s trouble. I’m sorry I have to interrupt your memories.”
    Mer walked over and put his hand on Delsin’s arm. “It’s okay. The memories aren’t all that good. It wasn’t a very happy time in my life.” He moved a little closer. “I’d rather make new memories with you.” On impulse, he rose up on his tiptoes and touched his lips to Delsin’s. At first the large man stiffened. Then, he seemed to purr right before his mouth opened, and his tongue thrust deep. He pulled Mer completely off the ground, kissing him passionately.
    Groaning, Delsin set Mer on his feet. “We’ll have to save this for later, little man. We need to get the safety issues settled first.”
    Mer snickered. “Okay, but I’m holding you to that.” He waved his hand toward the trail. “Lead on, oh great alpha.”
    Delsin chuckled. “Smart-ass.” He walked for another fifteen minutes and then stopped. “Look around carefully, Mer. Do you see anything special?”
    Mer studied the bushes, turning all around but couldn’t see anything special. “Nope. Just looks like more of the same to me.”
    Delsin moved forward and pushed away a bunch of thorny brush, revealing a small opening in the rocks.
    “Is that a cave?” asked Mer.
    “Yes.”
    “No way! No way in hell am I crawling into that space.”
    “Don’t stress yourself, Mer. It’s perfectly safe, and it’s a lot bigger on the inside. It’s already stocked with supplies. You’ll be perfectly safe here if trouble comes.”
    Mer crossed his arms over his chest and narrowed his eyes. “I’m not crawling through that hole, and that’s final.”
    “Then you leave me no choice.”
    “Eeeek! What are you doing?” Mer struggled in Delsin’s arms. “Put me down, you big oaf. You can’t treat me like this. I don’t wanna go in the cave.” Despite his protests, Mer found himself inside the rock cave. He glared at Delsin, his body tense. “Don’t you ever do anything like that again. Just because you’re bigger than me doesn’t mean you can treat me like a child.”
    Delsin sighed. “I’m sorry. There’s no time to address your fears properly. The faster we get everyone to safety the better. I would never do anything to cause you harm. Please, can’t you forgive me and work with me to keep the cubs safe?”
    Mer felt his cheeks burn as he looked around the cave. “Yeah, I forgive you. I want the babies to stay safe.” The enclosure consisted of stone walls with a dirt floor. Rock-like structures hung from the ceiling and shot up from the floor almost like they were trying to meet. The bright light at the entrance faded to total darkness deeper in the cavern.
    He froze when he heard water dripping, the wind whistling around the stone entrance and the skittering of little animals in the darkness. “Is this place safe for the babies?”
    “I wouldn’t leave them alone here, but with someone to watch over them they’ll be perfectly safe.”
    Mer felt bumpy, crumbling rocks beneath his feet as Delsin pushed him farther into the darkness. He slipped on a patch of wet rock when the alpha walked away, leaving him alone with his fears. “Where are you going?”
    “Be patient.” Delsin began lighting torches, illuminating the dark corners.
    Sighing in relief, Mer looked around. Small pools of water were collecting around the walls where water dripped constantly. The lichen and moss created a decaying smell that almost took his breath away. He started when Delsin grabbed his