“Is it Dakota?” asked Norman.
“No, it’s Logan! Can you believe it?” Kieran asked.
“Logan? I thought you had the hots for Dakota,” said Theo.
“You’ve been keeping stuff from us!” said Norman. “When did you find this out?”
“My spirit told me two nights ago,” Kieran said gleefully.
“So that’s why you wanted to work with him yesterday instead of Zane,” Norman said. “You had me fooled.”
Kieran laughed. “When I found out Zane was writing software, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to get to know Logan better. I just had to tell you guys because I was literally bursting inside keeping it a secret. And I knew you would be happy for me even though I’m a little nervous. What if he doesn’t like me?”
“Of course, he will…what’s not to like?” said Theo.
“Well, when you put it that way…I’m fabulous!” Kieran exclaimed, twirling around in his best skinny jeans set off by a deep, rosy pink mesh top. “We’ve got to go, but don’t forget, mum’s the word.”
“Promise,” Theo said, as he zipped his mouth closed with his fingers.
“Me too,” Norman added. “So, when will the claiming happen?”
“I’m not sure,” Kieran said, biting his lower lip. That was bothering him as he hadn’t figured out how to get to that point.
“Don’t worry, it’ll work out,” assured Norman.
“Thanks,” replied Kieran, grateful for his friends’ support, as he walked to the door and opened it. “Come on. Chop! Chop! I need some food! I missed dinner last night.”
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Jackson was sitting in the great room playing with his son as everyone began to arrive in ones or twos waiting for the breakfast call.
Steel finally arrived and sat next to him, taking Daniel. “Sorry, I was on a conference call with Penn and my brother. The High Council is becoming increasingly adamant about Kieran, Theo, and Norman doing a deposition, so Penn is going to step in and negotiate for a sworn statement instead.”
“When does it have to be done?”
“Don’t know for sure, but soon. Penn will let me know after he talks to the High Council prosecutor.”
Jackson’s eyes searched out the boys, finding them with Zane. His eyes moved on until he got to Cody, who looked fine after his panic attack, but Dylon, not so much as he was staring at Logan with a fierce look.What’s with that?Shifting his gaze to his twin and expecting him to be looking back at Dylon, he found instead that Logan’s gaze focused on the boys. Continuing to watch his brother, Jackson wondered what was going on between Dylon, Logan and the boys. Suddenly it hit him—Logan must have said or done something to one of the boys that Dylon didn’t like. He’d have a word with Dylon later and see if he needed to speak with his twin though he couldn’t see Logan doing anything like that.
Logan stood in the corner, his favorite place, watching Kieran, unable to take his eyes off the hint of skin showing through the mesh top. His wolf growled, letting Logan know he was unhappy with that particular top.Me too, buddy. The only thing keeping him from striding over there and tearing the top off was…was…shit, I have got to get hold of myself.He forced himself to look away only to encounter Dylon’s piercing stare.What the fuck is wrong with him? Last night, and now he’s doing it again.
Cody saw what Dylon was doing and gave him an elbow in the ribs.Stop it babe, Jackson has already noticed and, I swear, you’ll do my punishment along with your own if you keep this up. Kieran knows what he’s doing. Look…see what he’s wearing? Now stop interfering! Here’s your mom. Let’s go.Cody rose along with Dylon and headed to the dining room.
Kieran knew the instant his mate was in the room with him and though he was talking to Zane, Theo and Norman, he surreptitiously kept glancing at Logan beneath his lowered lashes. He couldn’t wait for breakfast to be over so he could have his mate all to himself for the day. His eyes shifted to Logan’s cock, and Kieran was forced to bite his lip hard to keep from moaning out loud as he pictured it between his lips.Holy shit balls! I better speed things up because I don’t know how much longer I can wait.Letting Norman grab his arm to pull him into the dining room, Kieran’s mind was filled with a new plan for claiming his mate.
Jackson hung back, still watching the scene unfold and after everyone had left for the dining room, he stood up, along with Steel.
“You want to tell me why Dylon was giving Logan the stink eye?” asked Steel.
“I have no idea, but it certainly was entertaining wasn’t it? My brother seems to be clueless about it also, but Cody probably knows. I wonder what’s going to happen at breakfast?” Jackson said, walking with his son and mate into the dining room.
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“Nothing!”fumed Rudy. Josiah’s nephews didn’t take the bait. And now his Alpha was waiting for his report.Fuck! What the fuck is it with these punks? Every trap set for them fails. Nobody can be that lucky!Getting the approval to enter, Rudy walked in and stood in front of his boss.
“Well? How many did you kill?”
“None…they never came…not your nephews nor any enforcers, nobody.”
