Eivind watched Blue closely as he moved to one knee, waiting with his hands resting over the top of his leg. He memorized every flicker of emotion on Blue's face as he processed what he was doing, fumbling to turn the rotate the number combination with shaky fingers. Eivind could hear his mate's pulse over his own beating heart as he anticipated an answer. It didn't take long for Blue to give him one. Eivind smiled and his lover said it again, sinking down so they were at level with one another, arms coming around him. Eivind was touching in return, emotions running high as Blue kissed his face.<br/><br/>“I love you too. More than anything.”<br/><br/>Blue was reaching for Eivind's belt. His body was already responding to the emotions in his mate, understanding his need. It was more than just arousal, and Eivind was just as excited as the day they'd first been mated. It felt like they were doing it all over again and suddenly neither could get their clothes off fast enough. He'd placed the lube for Blue to find and he retrieved it from his pocket. They were away from the main trail and it was secluded enough that he wasn't too worried about being intruded upon.<br/><br/>Eivind took Blue's hand to inspect the way the ring looked on him, making sure that it was perfect. It was the only thing he was wearing now and clearly, the older male approved. He kissed over the top of his knuckles and then his palm, trailing down his wrist as he crawled over the top of him. He took his time making sure to memorize his scent in that moment and the excited beating of his heart. Eivind had never pictured it for himself but with Blue, the desire came easy. He knew without a doubt that he'd never look at another person the way that he looked at Blue. He wanted him to know that in all the ways he could show it.<br/><br/>“You'll be mine for the rest of our days,” he said against Blue's ear. Only his. Eivind was smiling, his fingers sliding between Blue's legs and memorizing the curve of his ass, as if he hadn't already. Eivind hadn't really tried to hide that he felt that before but now it seemed like Blue would truly understand the magnitude, agreeing to a custom that he fully understood. Oiled fingers slid into Blue, drinking in every reaction.<br/><br/>“This morning was almost impossible,” Eivind said with a heavy sigh as he lined himself up and sank into his now fiance. He'd tried not to show it then, instead hiding behind the need to get outside. It was true that he was antsy, just for reasons Blue wasn't aware of until just moments earlier. It was good to be back outside, away from all the noises. Only Blue. While they still had some work to do it felt right; like they were getting back on track and rectifying wrongs. His wolf was teetering just on the surface, something he trusted to release around Blue now, knowing he wasn't capable of hurting his mate. Some of that frustration found an outlet in their coupling, rough and eager, but no more than Blue was able to handle.