Page 121 of Broken Obsession

“Single bullet between the eyes,” Ares informed him. “You said make it quick.”

“And the mess?”

“Clean-up crew is on their way.”

“I keep meaning to ask you about them.”

“They’re part of an independent company that’s been working for my family for generations. They get the job done and know better than to ask questions. I pay them well. Why? Worried they’ll betray us?”

“No,” Eden held out his hand, “If you trust them, I trust them. Let’s go. We’ve got a party to attend.”

“About that.” Ares linked their fingers and allowed Eden to pull him from the room. “I’ve been meaning to make a suggestion. I have a friend who owes me a favor.”

Eden’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Friend?”

He grinned. “I love when you get jealous over nothing, but yes, just a friend. Anyway, they want to test a new product out and after checking Daven Dephik’s schedule, I think his afternoon meeting on Sunday might be the perfect opportunity.”

“What’s the product?”

“It’s a nanite shaped like a worm that targets internal organs and burrows holes in them.”

They made it to the end of the hall, and then Ares spun, trapping Eden against the wall with his arms up at either side of his head. “Think about it, babe. We save the final kill forSunday, and tonight you and I get to…” his voice trailed off, but he glanced pointedly at the apex of Eden’s thighs.

“Are you going to be able to get in Sunday? The party served for perfect cover.”

“I’ve already spoken to someone about cutting the security feed footage, and leaving the side entrance open for us. This meeting is with Daven’s lawyer. Ironically, he thinks Zonnie’s dropping everything to vacation is irresponsible, so he’s writing him out of the will to teach him a lesson.”

“He’ll be heartbroken,” Eden drawled. He’d been really invested in the plans he’d envisioned for this weekend, but if the meeting wasn’t until later in the day… “How’s the nanite work?”

“We slip it in his drink. He’s notorious for keeping a bottle in his desk drawer. Pulls it out whenever a special guest comes by. Like his lawyer. The two have been friends since their college days. He’ll drink for sure. Best part? We strike once the lawyer leaves, and the building will be empty. No worry about being walked in on.”

“In that case.” Eden hooked a finger into the collar of Ares’ black t-shirt and pulled him in until their lips brushed. “Take me to the cabin.”

“You’re not worried I’m putting it off to trick you?” Ares asked softly. “Didn’t you think I was leading you on all this time?”

“Were you?”

“No.”

Eden kissed him again. “Then I believe you.”

“Just like that?”

“You’ve murdered four people for me,” he reminded.

Ares nodded. “You are a very expensive lover. High maintenance.”

“Shut up.” He pushed him away and laughed. “What about you? Weren’t you secretly afraid I would use you and then make a run for it?”

“Will you?”

“No.”

Ares took his hand once more and began leading them toward the exit closest to the parking lot. “Okay. I believe you.”

“Just like that?”

“You’re offering to go to the cabin,” Ares stated with a smirk. “We both know what will happen there, and how you feel about that type of fucking.”