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.Ianswered that call.Our fates were entwined fromthat moment on.”“I always hated my birthday.Then…”Tirian took Adam’s hand between his own.“That was the time before, when you were hurt.That time is gone.Over.Your birthday, each year,will be one of joy and celebration.”“Hey, did you ring me on my mobile for mybirthday? That awful tinny music? It freakin’scared me.”“Yes, it was me.” Tirian grimaced.“I wanted toplay my own music for you, but I needed toconnect with you, on your own terms, not beguileyou with my harp.The birthday music set myhorn on edge.” He paused, smiling.“But I heardyour voice and it was the sweetest magic.”“Dude, you’re a poet.”“I’m a musician.” Tirian stood up and gentlyhoisted Adam to his feet.“I need to run.If I don’tI’m going to love you so hard you won’t be able towalk for a week.Uh…” His gaze swept Adam.“That was a poor choice—”96Adam’s Unicorn“I’m not fragile, Tir,” he said.“I got hurt.I’mover it.And I kinda like the sound of not beingable to walk for a week.I might do likewise foryou.”“Promise?”“Oh yeah.” Adam paused.“So, you want to runas your other self?”“With you.”“With me?”“I want you to ride with me.On my back.” Heled Adam outside to the clearing and the circledrawn on the ground.“I’ll change to my magicself in a moment.”“I’ve never ridden a horse…um, unicorn.I’dfall off and break my neck.”Tirian shook his head.His hair, lit by the lightof stars and moon, swirled around his face.“Ihave enough magic to ensure that once you’re onmy back, you’ll never fall off.”Adam smiled, then laughed.“Dude, you askingme to ride bareback?”“I won’t submit to bit or saddle.Unicorns are…Why are you laughing? Is it so funny?”“Yeah, it is, babe.” He touched Tirian’s cheek.“In the gay world when a guy rides his matebareback, it means without a condom.It’s not safesex, unless one really knows his guy.”“I’ve heard about this.When I love you, Adam,I refuse to wear any protective device.It’s97Astrid Cooperunthinkable.” Tirian shuddered.“Unless youinsist.”“I don’t sleep around, babe.I’m safe.I guess aunicorn has to be pure, too.”“I’m not pure, I’ve been a warrior and we havedeep needs… But I’m not a risk to your health, atleast not so far as sex is concerned.I may fry yourbrain, and every nerve ending, however.”“You can try.”“Exactly, sweet man.I’ll try very hard.”“Right.So you want me to ride you?”“It’s the second level of bonding for my kind.”Tirian lifted his head, his nostrils flaring.Adam watched the wash of light play over hisguy’s face.It spread slowly across his body, likesilver honey.Then a swirl of colours, and beforehim stood the unicorn, sapphire eyes blazing,head high.Tirian stood still and Adam walked to his side.He knotted his fingers in the mane.Swing your leg over my back.“I dunno if I can do this.”You can.You will.Please.Tirian leaned into Adam as he made an attemptto mount.With a grunt, he slid back to earth.Tirian’s mental sigh was ominous.You havemuch to learn.You are a boy.Tirian knelt down andAdam scrambled over his back.Hold on.“Like you have to tell me.” Adam held on for98Adam’s Unicorngrim death as Tirian stood up.Now grip my sides with your thighs and knees.Uh,yes.I like the feel of your body.Tirian’s laugh echoedinside Adam’s skull.Didn’t I say that your legs wereperfect? They grip me hard now, but when you’re aman, I know they’ll hold me tight when I ride you…“I’m not too heavy?” Adam asked.You’re perfect.Tirian shook his head.Now, weride.“Take it slow, at first, babe,” Adam said.Of course
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