He didn’t admit, even to himself, that it might look like he was running away.But for the life of him, he didn’t know what else to call it.
CHAPTER FOUR
Finn groaned and stretched, feeling his body slowly coming awake.He pried open his eyes, and a smile instantly appeared on his lips when he saw the sleeping kitten on the pillow next to him.
Not wanting to disturb Gray, Finn carefully sat up and reached for his cellphone.A message from the credit card company informed him that he would receive a new card by tomorrow.Just before going to bed the night before, he had called the company and dealt with the issue.He had given them the resort address, so all that was needed now was to inform the reception desk when it arrived.
Finn was grateful the credit card company had not given him a hard time.He didn’t even want to imagine what would have happened if he had used his debit card, with the funds coming directly out of his bank account, instead of a credit card for the resort charges.
Finn spent a few more minutes scanning through the messages that had come in while his phone was on Do Not Disturb, rolling his eyes when he spotted Bevin's "I'm fine" text.Finn's only response was a thumbs-up, and he left it at that.
After setting his cellphone back on the nightstand, Finn pushed the blankets off and got out of bed.He stretched once more as he walked toward the bathroom to take care of his morning needs.
While brushing his teeth, Finn thought about how well he had slept the night before.He had been warm and cozy under the mountain of blankets, and he woke up feeling so energized that he couldn’t wait to burn it off.
At home, Finn usually slept with his bedroom windows open while he snuggled under the warmest blanket he owned.Bevin always complained that his side of the apartment was freezing in the winter, but it wasn’t Finn's fault.He had always been hot-blooded, as his grandma used to say.
It had snowed last night, and Finn couldn’t contain his excitement, so he went outside to play in it for a while.When he returned, he’d noticed an extra blanket on his bed and could only assume Prince had left it for him.
When Finn went to thank Prince, he saw that the other man's bedroom door was closed and figured he was either busy or still sleeping.He looked at the door to Prince's room and thought about knocking to see if he was awake, but decided against it.They were going to be living together for the next few weeks, and he could thank Prince when he saw him later today.
Returning to his room, Finn found the kitten awake and grooming himself.Finn left him and went to get dressed for the day.
His original plan had been to hit the slopes on the first day, but he decided instead to spend the day exploring the resort so he could get a feel for the place.
When he finished dressing and was about to leave the bedroom, he glanced back at the bed and saw Gray standing at the edge, looking down as if seriously considering whether jumping was the right decision or if he might lose one of his lives in the attempt.
Chuckling softly, Finn walked over and scooped up the little thing, carrying him out of the room and downstairs to the kitchen to make a cup of coffee.
Just as he passed the kitchen table, he noticed an envelope with his name written across the front in a neat, elegant script.
Without putting Gray down, he picked up the envelope and peeked inside, raising a brow when he saw a credit card and a slip of paper.Removing the note, he quickly read it.
The cabin is completely yours for the next couple of days.I need to head out of town to handle some business.The card includes the hotel refund and a little extra to tide you over until your replacement card arrives.Also, with the card, you have access to all the VIP areas on the resort.Gray's food is in the cabinet on the left.It's already measured out for each feeding.I attached his feeding schedule.I'm entrusting my cabin and kitten to your care until I return.
Enjoy your time,
Prince
"Your daddy is very thoughtful," Finn told Gray, who did not seem to care.
Finn set the paper down, then pulled out the card and noticed it was black, which Finn knew was not a resort gift card, especially since it had a well-known credit card company logo on the front.He knew enough to recognize what a black card meant.This one was shinier than all the others in his wallet.Not thinking much of it, he slid the card back into the envelope and set both down on the table, then went about preparing his coffee.
Everything was easy to find.While his coffee brewed, Finn prepared Gray's breakfast.The kitten was skittish at first, but with a bit of gentle encouragement, Finn managed to get him to eat.
Once Gray was settled, Finn grabbed his coffee and carried his chair over to the window.He draped the throw blanket over his shoulders, then settled in and took a slow sip, enjoying the peace and quiet as he stared out at the beautiful snow-capped mountains.
It was rare for him to have time like this.Usually, he was rushing from class to work, or someone was yapping in his ear about this or that, sometimes even asking for advice as if he were some guru with all the answers to their burning questions.
It was a gorgeous morning after the snowfall, and it made him envy Prince, who had been enjoying this view since September.More things to add to his future must-have life enjoyment list: a beautiful cabin in the snowy mountains, maybe even one just for him.
Burying his face in the soft blanket, Finn smiled as a familiar scent greeted him.He closed his eyes, and an image of Prince Sullivan came to mind.Finn was not sure why, but he had somehow memorized Prince's scent.
He pictured the man sleeping, wrapped up in the same blanket on the couch, or doing something mundane like watching television.Finn chuckled softly at the thought of how adorable the strong, handsome man might look, especially if Gray were curled up on his chest, fast asleep.
What a picture that would make.
Yet Finn had not expected a busy man like Prince to care for a small kitten.From the stories Bevin had told him about his parents, Finn knew there had been long stretches when they weren’t around.
