She had him there and he had no snarky comeback. It was useless trying to cover it, and why should he? The thing he had with Kenzie was different. Were they going to elope? No. But the connection they had went beyond a job.
“Listen, I gotta run, but I’ll see ya on Sunday.”
“Bye.” She hung up and Bogs got up from his desk, just as Stone passed by his door. He trailed behind his brother, passing by the closed conference door where Kenzie was working. He was tempted to go in and see how she was doing but he didn’t.
He walked into T’s office. They were both sitting down, T at his desk, Stone across from him.
“What did you tell Rox about Kenzie? Got her thinking I’m getting hitched.”
Stone shrugged. “Told her you got a girl.”
“What else, ‘cause that can’t be it.”
Stone looked over. “Told her you reminded me of T when he met Cassie.” He smirked across the desk at T then looked back. “And me when I met Sadie.”
There was no denying it, he was showing the same signs his brothers had when they fell for their women. Bogs scoffed as he sat down. “No way, man. You two acted like a couple of pussies.”
“Fuck you, Bogs. No bigger pussy than the one I’m looking at. That girl has got your balls in her pocket.” T scowled.
They continued with their meeting, all talk of testicles in the past. There were a few small jobs in the area, a surveillance on an alleged cheating wife, a jumper who hadtaken up residency at his own mother’s house, and a corporate investigation. For the next few weeks, it would be quiet. Bogs gave the guys the rundown on the call with Trent. As long as he was dealing with Dante, they were off the hook, though hanging out of sight was still the plan until the matter was settled.
For now, he’d finish off his day. They still had a few hours, and Bogs was not the most patient man. He smiled as he left T’s office and set his sights on the conference room.
Break time, pretty girl.
****
Kenzie was just typing up an email when Bogs came into the office. She held up a finger and he nodded. His gaze travelled down her body making her squirm until she looked away. She could feel the weight of his stare on her as she finished up. She hit send.
“Hey.”
“What’s going on?”
“Just thought I’d check on you. And let you know I talked to Trent.”
That got her attention and she sat up. “Did he find her?”
“Yeah, he’s got her, she’s safe and giving him shit.”
Kenzie took a deep breath and sat back in the chair sending him a sympathetic smile. “I bet. Taylor doesn’t like not being in control, but as long as she’s safe... Can I talk to her or maybe see her?”
“Soon.”
She fidgeted with the papers on the table. If Taylor was found, then there was no reason she shouldn’t head back to her place. She should have been relieved and happy, finally life would go back to normal. Then why was she disappointed?
“So, I guess, you’ll be taking me home, then, right?” She peeked up through her lashes hoping to see a bit ofdisappointment in his eyes to. The corner of his mouth curled and he slowly shook his head.
“Trent’s got her but nothing with Dante has changed. Until everything is squared away, you’re stuck with me.” He leaned forward resting his elbows on the table. “That’s not such a bad thing, is it?”
“No,” she whispered.
“Come with me. I’m starving.” He got up from his seat and held the door open for her. She was walking to the lobby when he grabbed her hand and pulled her near the back door. Right next to the bathroom.
His explanation of wanting to get something to eat sounded off but she went along with him.
“Bogs, what are…”
He pushed open the bathroom door and pulled her inside. It was impeccably clean and orderly, a one-person bathroom
