“Have fun with your side scene,” he called over his shoulder as he headed toward the exit. “I hope your human doesn’t mind sensing you come through the bond. That was always such a treat.” Richard’s stomach lurched at the thought. He squeezed his eyes shut until the nausea passed. When he opened them, Duke was gone. Scowling, Richard hit the elevator button again. Duke couldn’t let it go, could he? Years and half a dozen bonding contracts of his own later, he still blamed Richard for their lack of compatibility.
