Hours later, Kaj was still thinking aboutthe “date” he’d had with Acadia.
Never had he really thought about the fact they hadn’t gone on a traditional date. Then again, their lives weren’t all that traditional, were they? Him being the Alpha of an entire species, her being part of an angel faction sent to Earth to protect humans.
But that didn’t mean Acadia didn’t deserve that sort of courting. She’d put forth the effort, and now, as he walked into his private quarters, he decided he would, too. She deserved far more from him than his alpha male ego insistent upon dominating her. The question was, what would she enjoy? During the time they’d spent together back when he was injured, they’d spent hours upon hours talking. Mostly about facts, though. Her upbringing, his. Their responsibilities. Never had he really asked her personal questions.
Of course, that didn’t mean Kaj hadn’t picked up on things. He happened to know she loved chocolate cake. As in, she would have it for evening and morning meal and every one in between if it were appropriate. He knew she gave herself pedicures and manicures because she enjoyed the solitude although she could’ve easily had someone come in to do it. Also, her favorite movie wasCasablanca, though he’d never understood the fascination.
Hmm.
The sound of a throat clearing had Kaj spinning around. Blaz was standing on a ladder in the corner of the room.
“What the fuck are you doing?” Kaj asked, glaring at the male.
“Sorry, boss. Didn’t expect you back so soon.”
“Please fucking tell me that’s not a camera.”
Blaz snorted. “No. Absolutely not. Heaven knows we don’t need to see what you do in your private space.”
Kaj was thinking more about the fact he was not going to have anyone sneaking a peek at his female during those rare times Acadia came to him.
“Didn’t I leave my room so you wouldn’t be bothering me with this shit?”
Blaz smirked. “Didn’t help that you took up rez in one of the rooms I’m including in your suite.”
For fuck’s sake.
When Blaz didn’t continue, Kaj motioned him to get on with it.
“I won’t bore you with the details, but we’re relatively close to being finished with the basics.”
“The basics?”
“Yep. Next comes the demolition and rebuild.”
Kaj rolled his eyes.
Blaz stepped down from the ladder, then folded it quickly and carried it toward the door. “We’ve got a lot to do in the coming days.”
“How long’s this going to take?”
“As long as it needs to. Like I said, you are the Alpha, and since we’ve got the means to do so, we’re going to ensure you have a safe escape should it be necessary.”
“Safe meaning what?”
“Everything,phaal. It means everything.” His voice lowered respectfully. “Where I’m concerned, we shall ensure you are never compromised the way your father was. Within the confines of these walls, you will be safe from any and all threats.”
“Including the sun?” he asked, meaning it as a joke.
“Yes.”
“And in the event of a fire?”
Blaz smirked. “Never underestimate me,phaal. Your safety is my utmost concern.”
With that, the male pulled open the door, offered a one-handed wave, and slipped out.
It took a minute to remember what he’d been doing before the interruption. When he did, Kaj grabbed the phone on the small desk, dropping into the seat, and hit zero.
