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It’s not like I need much, just his undivided attention.
He doesn’t show his emotions, nor does he talk about them, but I always have ways to bring them out. Perhaps it’s time to provoke him. It’s always so much fun.
That’s the thing about couples, you eventually learn their likes and dislikes, their routines and favorite places to eat and drink, and it makes it easier to find them when they try to run away from you.
He came out alone, and I breathed a sigh of relief. And then he pulled his phone from his pocket and started talking to someone who was not me as he walked to his truck. The entire time, he had a smile on his face—like
“My favorite things,” he says after easing away, watching me as he strokes. “Deviance, malevolence, and depravity.”
“Am I one of your favorite things?” I ask through heavy breaths. “You are the sum of all my favorite things. You’re everything I desire rolled into one.
I begin overthinking. He didn’t say I was his only. He said I was his favorite. So no, we cannot have friends, but he won’t know that until I teach him a lesson. I always have to teach him lessons.
He won’t just think of me as his favorite. I’ll be the blood in his veins, the air in his lungs, and the only thing keeping him alive.
“Did you have fun today?” I ask, following him to the kitchen. “Yeah, I did. We hiked to Exit Glacier. There were quite a few people out there today.” He wants me to ask who he went with, and that’s why I won’t. It’ll drive him crazy, and I’m not so sure he was actually with anybody.
“I will always protect you because the loss of you would send me reeling. The anger I’d feel would turn me into an even darker person, and nobody would be safe.”
“You want a lot from me, don’t you?” He nods his head. “And you’d do anything to get me to give you extra attention, wouldn’t you?” Kas grins, looking mischievous.
“We taste so good together,” he says in a husky tone. “Like sin and chaos.”
“Nightmares are classified as things that leave people shaken. They wake up with a rapid heartbeat and fear coursing through their veins. The disturbing themes frighten them.” He runs his knuckles down my cheek. “I always enjoyed my nightmares. I would wake up and smile, relishing the same symptoms others consider negative. My heart racing, adrenaline pumping, and memories of images that were typically my constant state of mind. They didn’t scare me, they gave me a thrill.” He grips my chin. “You are a nightmare in the best way. My heart races when you’re around. The things we do together make
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I want to ask if he works here. I need to know if he’s into guys. I want to ask if he’s crushing on a particular security officer who is one thousand percent off limits. I want to know where he lives, what he drives, what frightens him most, but I can’t ask those questions. No. That won’t work.
Kas is at the stove, ladle in hand and apron around his neck. “Why are you wearing that?” I ask with amusement as I drop my keys and wallet to the table by the door. He spins around with a smile on his face. The apron says, can you handle my meat? “I found it today at the store.”
“All of it was part of my plan. I was giving you what you enjoy. The hunt, the chase, the ability to find out every little detail of what I was doing, who I was talking to and why. I wanted you hostile. You know I love it when you’re vengeful.”
“Kaspian,” I start, staring into his eyes. “You’re my beautiful nightmare. The only person I ever want to deal with on a regular basis.” His lips quirk. “So romantic.”
While the two men writhe under their restraints and grunt behind their gags, Quin steps up to me and rests his hand on my neck. “I wanted this to be my Valentine’s gift to you. I’m sorry it’s early.” My heart thumps in my chest, eyes widening with glee. “You were planning a Valentine’s Day surprise?” He rolls his eyes. “We can celebrate early.”
