Snorting, Logan said, “You make it sound like I have so many.”
The corners of Zane’s lips twitched. “Yeah, sorry about that. My bad. Let me put it this way. How will your mistake help me?”
“Better. When I first realized Kieran was my mate, I wanted to claim him immediately and since he was willing, I did. Do you remember what happened then?”
“Ki left.”
“More like ran away. When I found him, I did what I should have done before biting him. We talked…about our childhood, what it did to us, how it changed us, who we were…about everything so when I claimed Kieran again, we were full partners and knew what we were getting into. I’m betting you haven’t done that with David, but you should. Both of you have secrets the other should know and when all the ghosts have been exorcised, then if David and you want to proceed with the claiming, you’ll be starting your life with your Fated Mate on firm ground.”
“So, I can tell him everything?”
“Yes,” Logan cocked his head, listening to Kieran’s laughter, now audible in the hallway. “Hey, I’ll arrange a suite for you and David tonight, so you’ll have a private place to talk.”
Smiling for the first time since his mate had disappeared from the dining room with him, Zane said, “Good idea,but first I want to ask my mate if that’s all right with him.”
“Perfecto,” Logan grinned. “Communication is key, and after you guys are mated, it’ll be even easier when you’re mind linked. Always remember, Zane, even though the Fates chose you for him and vice versa, the relationship consists oftwoindividuals and both have to respect the individuality of the other.”
“Got it. I have another question for you…what happened to David and me when we shook hands?”
“I don’t know, but it was fascinating to watch.”
“Oh,” Zane said dejectedly, “I thought your spirit told you.”
“Sorry, not this time, but if I hazard a guess, I’d say it has something to do with you…when you claim David.”
“Oh shit,” Zane said, “you mean my…”
“By the way, you should know Oracle will be here tomorrow and will want to speak to you and David.”
“So soon? I thought she’d wait until we claimed each other.”
Shrugging his shoulder, Logan said, “Oracle does what the Fates want and that’s what leads me to believe the stuff that happened involves your mating.”
Zane glanced at the door,then back to his brother. “I’ve got a lot to tell my mate so is Kieran wrapping it up?”
Logan paused and asked his spirit what Kieran was doing, then chuckled, “Hmmm, well I’m not sure. Right now, my mate is clarifying some stuff for David.”
“Oh man, I can just imagine what Ki is saying. Maybe I should knock and interrupt them. I can ask David if he’s okay with the hotel tonight.”
“You can. But if you’re asking me, then the answer is ‘no’. Let David make the first move.”
“Yeah, not a surprise,” Zane said, adopting the same pose against the wall as his brother. “Sorry about all this.”
Logan looked at his brother in surprise, then asked, “Why are you sorry?”
Waving his hand at the floor above them, Zane said, “I fucked up your meal and now you’re missing dessert.”
“Hey, no problemo, bro,” Logan said. “Dessert was delayed so we could help you out.”
“Yeah,” Zane said, glancing at the door, “I just hope they don’t have another party booked for that room.”
“They don’t, so stop with the worrying. Everything will be fine.”
“If you say so,” Zane said, now staring at the break room door while biting his lower lip.
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Jackson and Steel visited Oracle and Maximus in their sitting room where they were playing with Daniel, while Jake and Jessica scrambled about on the floor. Cody was sitting in a club chair, scrolling on his tablet.
