Sam has shown him in so many ways what it means to be mated to a real Alpha, to one who uses his power to protect rather than take what he can by right. He's careful with him in bed, always showing care and restraint and showing Gadreel that intimacy can be just that. Intimate.

He has maybe a day or so before he's lost to heat, before the drive will banish all rational thought. The Omega's head tips back with a sound bordering on a moan as Sam nuzzles into his warm skin.

"Sam. We don't have much time."