Triton went down in a thump, but he caught Talon’s arm on the way down, so Talon landed on the floor with his brother. They both panted, laying there staring at each other.
“Thank God Boone wasn’t here, he’d fuss,” Triton groaned.
“Boone… Thank the goddess Reno wasn’t here.” Talon rolled his eyes. “Can you imagine what kind of shit we’d be given?”
“Oh, you don’t have to imagine it.” Reno’s voice sounded from the doorway. “You two are getting old and clumsy. What the fuck?”
Talon groaned. “I have mating exhaustion, and he’s all grumpy at Cerran for becoming a diplomat.”
Reno snorted. “The only good diplomat is cream…”
“Isn’t that just whipped cream?” Triton tilted his head. “I could totally go for some banana splits right now.”
Reno held out his hands like he was weighing things. “Banana splits versus working out. Working out, banana splits. Yummy goodness, getting hot and sweaty with you two. Let’s go, men. There’s ice cream and bananas and chocolate waiting for us.”
“And marshmallow,” Triton said, and Talon rolled his eyes.
“No. Pineapple.”
“It’s strawberry, marshmallow, and chocolate.”
“Strawberry, pineapple, and chocolate, and then we’re not going to argue about this anymore.” Talon had been arguing about this with Triton for years.
“I don’t give a fuck what you two put on your goddamn banana splits. Let’s go.” Reno hadn’t become any more relaxed, even with little Miranda.
Speaking of?—
“Who’s got my goddaughter?”
“I just duct-taped her to the floor. I figured she’d be okay until I got back.”
He arched an eyebrow and stood up, shaking his head. “Seriously, where is she?”
Reno turned, and there she was in a little backpack situation, sound asleep on his back, snoring softly. “Kami wanted to do something with Mercury, and I told him I’d watch the sprog. She’ll wake up as soon as she smells ice cream.”
“Are you trying to suggest that you were going to work out with the baby strapped to your back?” Talon couldn’t believe this.
“Probably not.” Reno shrugged. “Or maybe. I mean, either way.”
Triton rolled his eyes. “You are a fiend, Reno. Come on.” Jostling Talon, he made for the door.
Reno strolled along after them, chuckling.
Ice cream was a huge draw, even after all the milkshakes with Mercury.
“Any idea what Kami wanted with Mercury?”
Reno shook his head. “Some bullshit about shopping for furniture and… I don’t know.” Reno shrugged. “I have to admit that every so often he starts ranting about something, and I just sort of drift off. With my luck, Kami’s going to try to talk him into sliding into some kind of high-dollar jewelry store, rob the place, and then come home.”
“Now, Reno…” Talon grinned at his best friend’s mate. “Kami’s not a thief,”
Reno arched my brow. “Well, not by trade.”
He stuck his tongue out at Reno, but he still reached out for Mercury.Hailee? Are you okay?
Good, I’m good. I’m getting a tour. There’s a lot of places here. Did you know there was a store, and there’s a place with catalogs?
Sure, do you need some more clothes?
