Joseph constantly showered everyone he liked with flowery compliments. When they were in his bed, the compliments became more suggestive. For a once in a lifetime treasure like Rhys? The affection would go above and beyond. But he had no objections to receiving compliments. Just right now, there would other things he'd rather Rhys do with his beautiful mouth.
Like what he was doing right there. Joseph gasped and caught a handful of Rhys' curls, his hips bucking forward. "Tease," he murmured affectionately. Not that he thought Rhys had any real idea of what effect he was having, but Joseph wanted to encourage him to be bolder.