“In a good way?”
“In the best way.”
CHAPTER 27
Specter
“Do you have a plan,bror?”
I shake my head, sipping my coffee while Wraith sits across from me at the dining table. I took the opportunity to sneak down while Colson was showering. He’s been hovering over me, and while I love his attention, I’m too agitated to stay down for long. I’ve got a stalker to hunt.
“The only one that makes sense also makes my skin crawl.”
“Yeah.” Wraith nods, stroking his beard. “But he won’t be alone.”
I take a deep breath, then blow it out slowly. “I know. He suggested he return to the apartment alone so if anyone is watching, they’ll see it.” I rub my forehead. “How the fuck am I supposed to be able to do that?”
“I’m gonna go ahead, right?” He puts his hand over mine. “I’ll clear the apartment and the surroundings. If anyone shows up, we’ll know it.”
Nodding, I close my eyes for a second. “Yeah, okay.”
Wraith sits back in his seat, sipping his coffee. “So you’re in love with him?”
I huff a laugh. “Fuck. I’m so gone.”
Wraith grins. “Never thought I’d see the day. Except forCarnage, I figured you’d be the last of us to ever fall. It’s fucking badass to see, man.”
“I never thought I would either. I thought I had some kind of defect, but beyond all that obvious beauty, he’s the most amazing soul. He can see beauty in the darkest night. He makes me want to see it too.”
“Damn. That’s beautiful,bror. Almost makes me want to get out there and try again.” He winks. “Almost.”
We laugh about that until my responsibilities sober me again. “If I want to keep him, and I do, I need to end this.”
“When does he go back to work?”
“Tonight.”
Wraith nods, twisting his lips, and I know that means he’s thinking.
“I can borrow one of the other cars and drive him there.”
My jaw clenches, but I nod, knowing I have to let this happen. “Okay.”
“I’ll make it look like I’m just an Uber driver and leave.”
“I’m gonna talk to the security and get there early. I’ll already be inside.”
“Excellent plan. While you’re there, I’ll go to his apartment.”
“Okay.” I scratch the back of my neck. “Fuck.”
“I know, but we’ve got this.”
“Got what?”
Colson walks in, looking like an absolute god. His hair is freshly blown out, falling in obsidian waves around his perfect face. His flawless skin, pouty mouth, and stunning eyes make my stomach twist in a good way.
I pat my lap, and even as he smirks, he obeys, settling on my thighs. I kiss his cheek.
