“It must be my lucky day,” Sawyer smirked. “Both you and Mase worrying about me…makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.”
“Mase’s worried? About what?” asked Mac.
“Well, let’s see…I think the better question is whatisn’the worried about. C’mon, you know Mase…he thinks I don’t have an ounce of self-preservation.”
Laughing at his brother’s conclusion, Mac replied, “Your medical records support his view…you know that, don’t you?”
“Normal boyhood crap. But to answer your question, yeah, I’m all set. I’ll shoot you a text once I get there.”
Standing, Mac grasped his brother’s shoulders. “Remember, I’m only a call away.” Then pulling Sawyer into a tight hug, he whispered, “Have fun, and come back to me in one piece.”
“Promise…to both. Take care of Mase and Quin for me, will ya? I’m gonna miss them too.”
“Promise…now go before Quin wakes up and starts bawling.”
Giving his twin another hug, Sawyer wiped his eyes before stepping back. “Bye Mac…see you in two weeks.” Turning on his heels, Sawyer quickly left before his brother could glimpse the tears threatening to fall. Brushing aside his unexpected sadness at leaving, he headed out to chase his dream.
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After saying goodbye to Oracle, Carson joined his cousin and Fionn in the living room; both of them were beaming at him. Sitting down, he said nothing, knowing anything he’d say would only give them more opportunity to rag him about his gift. Waiting for Remy to finish a call withhis foreman, he sent a message to Cody and Colton, telling them he’d found his Fated Mate. After his meltdown before he’d left, he knew they were worried about him, so much so, they’d wholeheartedly endorsed his plan to find a new job elsewhere.
“Mate, he’s ignoring us,” Fionn pouted.
“Does look that way, pet,” replied Hunter. “Know what I think?”
“Uh-uh…what?”
“I think we have time for some lovin’.” Grabbing Fionn, Hunter settled his mate on his lap facing him. “Comfy?”
Wiggling his ass, Fionn giggled, “Yes, sir!”
“Good,” Hunter murmured, pulling Fionn’s head down, their lips touching together.
“Oh, for fuck’s sake! Stop it, you two! I don’t want Galen and Eamon to see that kinda shit when they’re around you.”
Peering around Fionn, Hunter winked at Carson. “What’s the problem, cuz? We’re just trying to help you by demonstrating…”
“I don’t need any help and certainly the boys don’t need demonstrations of Fionn humping you,” Carson growled. “Anyway, don’t you have something else to do?”
“We do,” replied Fionn, climbing off Hunter’s lap. “Remy’s going to show us around the winery…remember, at lunch…he invited us?”
Fuck! How could I have forgotten that?“Peachy…could you guys at least keep any sexual shit under wraps? And for gods’ sake, don’t you dare embarrass me or my mate in front of the employees.”
Looking at Hunter, Fionn said, “We’ll behave ourselves, won’t we?”
“Absolutely, whatever the Mystic Guardian wants,” smirked Hunter.
“Fuck you, both!” Carson snapped, throwing up his hands in disgust.
“Already looking elsewhere, Carsy?” Remy teased, walking into the living room.
Jumping up, Carson wrapped his arms around his mate, “Never, babe!” Pulling Remy close, he kissed his mate before murmuring, “My cousin was being a real prick. Is everything all right at the winery?”
“Yeah, it’s good,” Remy answered, before looking over Carson’s shoulder and smiling at Hunter and Fionn. “Ready to see how wine is made?”
“Hell, yeah!” Fionn exclaimed, jumping to his feet. “Can we try some? When Theo was checking out possible wedding venues, he found one at a winery and it included a wine tasting party.”
“What kind of wine do you prefer…white or red?” asked Remy.
