Total pages in book: 112
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
“I feel you have returned, brother. We should talk. Taylor and Bradan were attacked earlier,” Kendrick says, sounding exhausted which doesn’t happen often for us.
The last few days have taken a toll. I curse and pull away from Billy. She looks at me with such longing and want I almost tell Kendrick I’m busy.
“Are you in your office? I’ll be there in a moment.”
“I will be there by the time you arrive,” he says.
“Shit, I’ve drawn you a bath. Kendrick needs to see me. Go relax, I will return as soon as I can,” I say and peck her lips.
I don’t miss the disappointment that appears on her face. I feel the same way. However, I need to know what’s going on.
“Don’t take too long. I might fall asleep on you,” she says with a little grin.
I peck her lips again as I think of how I plan to wake her if she does. I want to get back before she finishes her bath and has time to fall asleep.
I have plans to lotion and massage her skin before I put her to bed myself. Her skin always looks so silky and soft. I want to become a part of the routine that keeps it that way.
I grow harder as I think of ways to add my lips and tongue to the process. Shaking the thoughts away, I leave before I don’t make it out of the room. I already know one more kiss will make it nearly impossible to part ways.
“What happened?” I ask Kendrick as we appear in his office at the same time.
“The hunters were at Taylor’s workplace. She wasn’t harmed, but we believe we should begin to train the women in combat along with their magic.”
“Did Bradan kill them?”
“No, getting Taylor to safety was his priority.”
“Makes sense.” I nod.
“Listen, I wanted to ask you something.”
Kendrick moves behind his desk and props his feet up. I move to take one of the chairs before it. Once I’m seated, he nods for me to continue.
“Have you noticed anything siren-like about Ray?”
“Yes, Reilly, Bradan, and I pointed it out yesterday. Why?”
“The little titans pointed it out and it clicked that Billy’s voice has the appeal of a siren. I’m noticing that while similar, each of our mates are unique. I’m just paying attention to what’s different and what’s alike.” I shrug.
“Not a bad idea.”
“The boys seemed to like her even after sensing she might be some type of siren. I found that interesting.”
“I heard they were here. How are they? Have there been any incidents?”
“None lately. Speaking of which. Billy had a vision while at a crime scene. She let me in to view it with her. Bardo was with Ricci,” I say the last few words tightly.
“You’re fucking kidding me, right?”
“No. Saw it with my own eyes. Seems like Candido is using him for muscle.”
“How the fuck did that happen when we couldn’t even locate the bastard for the last year?”
“I had the same question. I’m gonna put him to ground when I get my hands on him.”
“You’ll get no pushback from me. Anything else you need me to know?”
“Nothing I don’t have under control. I sent Kai with the boys for now. Rock has been at the warehouse helping Ocean.
“Amadeus is away, so I haven’t been able to get in touch with him yet. Other than that, the books are sovereign. All dues are in order and earnings have been high.”
“I’m not going to hold you, brother. I know you want to get back to your mate as much as I do. Let me know what you need to finally nail Bardo down, if anything.
“He shouldn’t be running loose. If I were you, I’d start with the assassin’s network. See if Kenji can give you any information.
“If Bardo is dealing with Ricci, that’s most likely where they met up. I want to deal with whoever made that connection happen,” Kendrick says.
“Should we go see Ricci about this?”
“I will kill Ricci if I see him again. He is barking up all the wrong trees. I say we allow him to hang himself on one.”
I snort and nod, although I want to be the one doing the hanging. However, Kendrick is right. At this rate, Candido is going to get himself killed.
There are reasons we bridged the gap between him and our world. We had to do his bidding and couldn’t harm him. All others, especially those in the underworld, will have no such obligation or hesitance when it comes to taking his life.
His problem, not ours.
“Good night, brother.”
“Good night, Ardan.”
We both vanish from his office to head our separate ways. I step into the bathroom of my room at the clubhouse to find my mate sitting in the bathtub. She has her head back and EarPods in her ears.