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I had a million reasons why Ishouldn’tfall for him… and I had ignored them all.

I’m such an idiot.

Once in the storage room, I let a few tears slip free before wiping at my face and taking deep breaths. When I walked back to the counter, Galen was gone. I looked around, confused, before spotting him outside the shop, standing in front of the window.

“Looks like he’s guarding the place,” Kyo said.

Because he is.

“Did that man buy a clock?” I asked to change the subject.

“Yep,” he answered. “Not to brag, but I’m the best employee you have.”

“That’s because you’re the only one.”

Kyo grinned. “So. Hey. What’s really going on between you and big guy out there?”

“We’re dating.”

“I know you, Simon.” Kyo arched a brow at me. “You’re a shitty liar.” He cocked his head at Galen. “The dude’s like your bodyguard. A very sexy one with BDE.”

“BDE?” I asked.

“Big dick energy.”

“Oh.” Just like all the other times when I got flustered, my cheeks heated.

“That’s beside the point though. The dude comes in last weekend, then you spontaneously disappear for a week? You’re the least spontaneous person I know, Simon. Did he drag you into trouble? Is that it?” Kyo’s concern reflected in his eyes. “You’re more than just my boss. You’re my friend. If this guy has involved you in—”

“As I said, we’re dating.” I forced a smile. “I should probably be offended that you don’t believe me. You think I can’t get someone that hot?”

Kyo frowned. “That’s not what I meant at all.” His gaze returned to Galen. “Something about him just feels off. Promise me that whatever’s going on you’ll be safe, okay?”

He was more perceptive than I’d given him credit for.

“Sure.” I patted him on the shoulder as I walked past him. “Thanks for looking out for me.”

“Anytime.” He smiled at me before checking his phone.

I glanced out the window and saw Galen watching me. He quickly shifted his gaze to the street in front of him. Did he want more with me too?

It doesn’t matter either way.

We were too different.

***

The month of May arrived in the blink of an eye. The chill in the air began to fade, if only a little, and the days grew longer. More sunlight meant Galen and the other warriors had more time in the evening before having to patrol.

Shades had started attacking humans again. Not many, but enough for the warriors to return to their nightly hunts. As far as I knew, Phoenix hadn’t visited again. Neither had the angel Lazarus. But it wasn’t like Galen told me much. No, our conversations had mostly revolved around a few short sentences.

“Fuck me harder.”

“Right there.”

And,“Fuck. I’m coming.”

Over the past few weeks, we’d fuckeda lot.And if my ass was too sore, Galen would suck me off or throw me on the bed for some hot frotting action.