Alaric let out a fierce, victorious growl, completely satisfied by the broken, beautiful melody of his partner's submission.
He tightened his arms around Julian's waist, lifting him slightly only to slam him back down onto his thick, throbbing length over and over again, completely consuming them both in the final, unyielding siege of their souls.
"I love you," he said, his voice muffled against Julian's skin. "I love you so much. Don't ever leave my side. Don't… ever… please," he pleaded even as he buried his face in the crook of Julian's neck to hide the vulnerability in his eyes.
Julian moaned, his voice choking back even as he heard and felt the vulnerability in his lover's voice. He reached for Alaric's face with gentle hands and guided his gaze to lock completely with his own glazed, and fiercely devoted eyes.
Then, he kissed Alaric's lips, breathless, intoxicating, like they were both sharing fine wine that neither could put down.
