They also utilize their long tails to maintain balance while climbing. Morphological adaptation such as these is a strong indication that the margay is well equipped to thrive in ecosystems such as rainforests in which vegetation provides the wild with protection from possible threats. Additionally, scientists who have conducted behavioral studies on margays found that population density was higher in environments with a substantial amount of trees and minimal human disturbance.
Okay, now that Hudson felt like he had a better understanding of Bas, he was growing even more angry at the careless owner who wasn’t keeping a proper eye on him.
Closing the laptop, Hudson set the computer to the side. He was tracking down Bas’s owner and they were going to talk. Bas was more special and unique than Hudson had first thought. The poor creature should be pampered and protected.
He reached over and shut off the light as he set a plan into motion.
Hudson was a man on a mission.
Chapter Three
Bas
“This is it.” Leo waved to the building in front of them.
Humming, Bas turned to take in the rest of the block but really wanted to see that they were directly in the sight of the fire station. After his visit the night before, Bas was beginning to think that he hadn’t been wrong. Hudson smelt like his.
Was this fate?
Bas had been called to this small town that truthfully would never have been on his radar and happened to find his mate? It seemed a little too good to be true. A part of him feared that he was being tricked but he didn’t know anyone cruel enough to do something like that to him.
“What do you think?” Aaron nudged his arm.
Bastian faced the red brick building once again. There were already businesses on each side of the door they stood in front of. To the right was the municipal government office, which housed the office of the mayor and city council. On the left a lawyer’s office which appeared to be closed. They would be right smack in the middle of town.
Down the street within view was the bakery. In the other direction was Sam’s bookstore, Drake’s restaurant, Levi’s tattoo shop, and Gavin’s garage. Most of the other men ran their businesses online or out of the main house.
“Got the keys?” Bas asked. It wasn’t that he didn’t like the building or how close it was to the firehouse. Bas was just struggling with the secret he was carrying.
Leo frowned at him as he pulled the key from his pocket.
“Let check out the inside,” Aaron said, grabbing the key. “It’s just been painted, so be careful where you touch.”
Bastian shoved his hands into the front pockets of his old jeans then strode forward once Aaron held the door open.
Right away he could smell the paint but also some type of cleaner.
They stepped into what would be the reception area.
A low curved marble counter gleamed under the harsh lights. Bas nodded as he started to picture the area full of furniture. A waiting area that would be warm and welcoming to paranormals that were coming to them for help. He approved of the light pale green that covered the walls.
“There are four offices, two on each side of the hall, and two conference rooms, two restrooms, and a break area. Shawn assured me fiber line has already been laid for internet and phones,” Leo said.
“I’ll want cameras installed,” Bas murmured. “If someone comes to us, then they’re probably already in trouble. We need to be able to protect our clients.”
“There’s a large stock room that would be perfect for that. We can even make it a security room and have the cameras go directly to our offices,” Leo offered.
Bas could nearly see it.
“Check it out,” Leo encouraged.
Aaron led the way. Bastian knew that they were looking at different functions for the space. Aaron was an expert atgetting information off the internet. He could almost anything on anyone. Leo was more the planner, the strategic, and problem solver. Bas was the field guy. The security-conscious one.
All four offices were the same size and big enough for desks, chairs, and personal items. The same paint had been used for the hall and offices. Bas really liked the color. He’d have to ask Shawn about it once he decided where he’d finally settle down.
Larger rooms meant for conferences areas were just past the offices. One on each side of the hall. Bas found the room that Leo had been talking about for their security and cameras. Yes, this was good. He backed out and followed Leo and Aaron’s voices to the break room.
They would need appliances and a table and chairs. All three of them were workaholics and needed an area where they could walk away from work for a minute. Plus, from what Bas was learning about the family, it was a good bet that they’d have many visitors. The boys always made it a habit of seeing everyone in town when they were out and about.
