Total pages in book: 42
Estimated words: 39245 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 196(@200wpm)___ 157(@250wpm)___ 131(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 39245 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 196(@200wpm)___ 157(@250wpm)___ 131(@300wpm)
Because you could wreck my life.
But Finn couldn’t say that. For the first time in his life, he was at a complete loss as to what to say. All he had was the knowledge that fucking Ajax would be way more than mere fucking. But he couldn’t bring himself to say no.
“Let me think about it.”
Ajax just nodded, his gaze locked with Finn’s.
Finn shivered with sudden realization. That kiss had told him everything he needed to know. That heat, that overpowering desire…the fact Ajax could see past glamours.
This man, this talented, gorgeous man, could possibly be his mate.
Chapter Ten
Finn
By the weekend, the sexual tension between them had reached such a point, Finn was having trouble concentrating on his job. Ajax watched him. All the time. And the music flowing out of that studio and from around the house was filled with the most sensual beats he’d ever heard.
Finn was spending most of his time hard.
His desire was getting out of hand, compounded by his suspicion that Ajax might be more to him than just a hookup. He didn’t know what to do, but it seemed like a good idea to seek advice from someone who’d been through the same thing. So he called Alaric and asked to meet him for coffee. His friend readily agreed.
They settled into a relatively private booth and got their orders. The scent of roasting coffee beans was thick in the air, along with whatever they’d just pulled out of the oven. Some kind of yeasty bread. Finn had ordered an iced tea and a scone, and he picked at it, leaving crumbs on the small plate. He didn’t beat around the bush. “I’ve got a problem,” he told Alaric.
“I’m listening.”
Finn eyed his friend, who looked really good. His black hair lay in loose waves past his shoulders. Contentment had smoothed out his sharp features, and Finn knew he was happy with Ezra. “How did you know that Ezra was your mate?”
“I didn’t at first, but I was drawn to him despite that sarcastic mouth of his. More drawn than I’d ever been to anyone else.”
“His ability to see past glamours. That’s what makes him special, right?” He knew the answer but asked all the same.
Alaric tucked a strand of hair behind his ear and cocked his head. “Why do you ask?”
“Because if I ask Xavier, I have a feeling he won’t tell me the answer.”
Alaric cracked a grin. “True, though you might be surprised. But to answer your question, yes. From what I understand, these humans had preternaturals in their family line that gave them this ability. Not all of them. For instance, Ezra’s brother couldn’t see past glamours.” He frowned at the memory and Finn knew he was thinking about how Ezra’s brother had tried to kill him. “But it gives them another ability as well.”
“Soulmates.”
Nodding, Alaric reached for his mug and took a sip. “You think you’ve met yours.”
“I don’t know. I’m feeling something I can’t explain. It’s opened up a whole new can of worms. Is it true that Ezra’s not going to age?”
Alaric nodded, a fond smile crossing his face. “Thankfully. Xavier helped cement that with a spell, but it’s only possible with soulmates.”
“Aren’t you worried people in Ezra’s life will notice that he never gets older?”
“A little. But most of those people are shit outside of his one best friend. Still, we’re very private, and we can always move if we’re worried about it.”
Finn glared at the crumbs on his plate. “Ajax is famous. His face is plastered all over videos and the internet.”
“And?”
“So there’s no way to escape it, unless he retires. Gives up being a musician. The guy is world famous, and he’s worked hard to get where he is. I couldn’t ask him to give that all up.”
“I thought you had no interest in settling down.”
“Never did before. Ajax…is changing my mind. Though, that’s not entirely true. I was already having these feelings. Meeting him just brought everything more into focus. I like him, Alaric. Really like him.” He rubbed at a spot of condensation next to his glass of iced tea. “I’m not sure I’ve ever been this terrified in my life, even as a child. And you know how I grew up.”
Alaric placed his hand on top of Finn’s. “What are you scared of?”
“Knowing what he could be to me and having to walk away. Or having him walk away. How could I possibly ask someone like that to give up everything they’d worked so hard for?”
“That is tough, and you’re right. Someone famous like that couldn’t continue to do what he does once he stopped aging.” Alaric frowned, wrapping both hands around his coffee mug. “Have you talked to Xavier about this at all?”
“No. I will have to, but not yet.” Finn looked at his friend, knowing his expression revealed how…bleak this all made him feel. “I want what you have. Didn’t know how badly I did until I met Ajax.”