Gage was silent for a moment before saying calmly, “You know I can’t do that.”
Leaning back, Travis exhaled.“It was worth a shot.”
Gage’s eyebrows formed a perfect V.“What is it, Travis?”
Before he choked on the words, Travis said, “Holt’s got a theory that Kylie’s still alive.”
He watched a storm of emotion play across Gage’s handsome face.But it was the ice in his gaze that told him that he’d once again succeeded in pissing off his husband.
Well, that and the fact Gage shot to his feet and marched out of his office without saying a word.
“Could’ve gone better,” Travis mumbled, following behind him.“Gage!”
“No.”He went for his keys and his wallet.“I’m not gonna listen to this.”
“I told you not to get mad.”
Gage spun around, stabbing a finger in his chest.“Fuck Holt.And fuck you for even putting that thought in my head.”
“I get it.”And he truly did.The more he thought about it, the more ridiculous he knew it was.Unfortunately, his heart was involved, which meant he was entertaining the idea of something he knew was impossible.
Gage gritted his teeth.“No.You don’t.”
Grabbing Gage’s wrist, Travis gripped it tightly, pulling his husband toward him.“I do.”
“You’ve done a lot of stupid things in your life, Travis, but this…” Gage swallowed hard, shaking his head, but at least he’d stopped trying to pull away.
“I didn’t want to tell you,” Travis admitted.“Not until they give me something real to go on.”
“Then why did you?”The torment he saw in Gage’s eyes mirrored what he’d been feeling ever since the day Kylie died.
“Because I made you a promise.”
Gage’s eyes skimmed over his face.“You promised to tell me the truth.”
“Thisisthe truth.As they know it.”
“No, the truth is she’s dead.”
Travis heard the pain in Gage’s voice, the grief that still encompassed them both.
“I’m not gettin’ my hopes up,” Travis whispered, stepping closer, cupping Gage’s face.“But I had to tell you.”
“She’s dead,” Gage repeated, his eyes glassy.
Yes, she was.But there was no denying that Travis would trade anything for that not to be true.Hell, he’d give his own life if it meant bringing Kylie back.
“Why does Holt think that?”Gage jerked back.“No.Don’t answer that.It doesn’t matter.It’s not true.”
“Probably not, but…” Taking a step back, Travis dropped his hands and exhaled heavily.
“But what?”
At least his husband was now engaged in the conversation.
“They think there’s an FBI conspiracy to take down Max Adorite.”
Gage frowned but didn’t say anything.Travis had expected a snort of derision at the very least.
