Page 64 of Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind

Reassured, she kissed him back before pulling away to gather the rest of her things.

“It’ll be good for us to get out of town for a while anyway. My former boss is driving me crazy. He’s even gone as far as to threaten me with a subpoena.”

Tiberius cocked his eyebrow at her. “This does not worry you?”

“No. He’s got nothing. No witnesses. Plus, no evidence means no case. Getting rid of that surveillance footage was a brilliant move, by the way.”

“It was Sugar’s idea. She can be quite devious when it comes to protecting those she cares about.”

“I know just how she feels. Remind me to thank her when we get back, will you?”

“Speaking of that; when do you expect to return?” Quintus asked from the doorway.

“Not for several weeks, at least. We have much to discuss, and much to discover.” Tiberius rose. “You should come with us. The human authorities may continue to prove troublesome.”

“I can handle them.” Quintus shrugged. “You and your mate need this time to strengthen your bond.”

“Does that mean you approve?” Ryan asked.

“All I wish—all I require—is that Tiberius is happy. You make him happy.”

“Wow, that almost sounded like a compliment.”

“I almost meant it as one,” he shot back.

Tiberius sighed, but he was smiling. “You will oversee everything?”

“I will,” Quintus promised. “The new and improved club should be completed by the time you return. In the meantime, everyone has been relocated to the luxury hotel you purchased.”

Ryan smirked. “Including Betty?”

“Ah, yes, well, I admit, I have become rather fond of her company.” Quintus’s lips curled up at the ends. Ryan was sure there was a lot more going on there than either Quintus or Betty would admit.

“Ready, mate?” Tiberius asked.

“I guess.” She slipped her hand into his as they walked toward the door. “I just can’t believe I’m mated to an alien, you know? It’s like something that happens in some fabulous, romantic sci-fi movie.”

Quintus chuckled. “And what would this movie of yours be named, Ryan Winslet?”

Tapping a finger to her chin, she thought about everything she and Tiberius had been through since the moment they had met. All the uncertainty, the adventure and, of course, the best sex of her life. More importantly, he had become the one man she would willingly give up everything for.

Tiberius squeezed her hand, making her aware he had heard her thoughts.

She gazed up into those dark eyes so filled with love, and for the millionth time, she thought about just how damn sexy he was.

And that was when she knew.

She winked at her mate, then turned back to Quintus with a smirk and said, “Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind!”