While their beasts had flared and calmed, this moment of softness could have melted just about anyone. It was sweet and comforting and yet another reason on why Joseph. There had been barely a hesitation on choosing him over the idea of being in an apartment by himself, even if it meant being closer to his mentor.
Breaking the kiss, he nuzzled his nose to his lover's before pulling away. They had unfinished business and as much as he wanted to just lay there like this with him, there were other things he wanted as well. Sitting directly on his thighs again, Rhys sucked Joseph's lower lip into his mouth before pulling it slowly through his teeth, making sure to leave stinging scratches on the inside.