“It’s almost done,” Dev said, leaning back in his seat, drawing Cash forward to keep their hands intertwined. It wasn’t a hardship.
“What else happened today?”
“Remember Ollie’s son Peck? The guy who took over the ink parlor for me when you came barrelin’ into my life. He’s got experience paintin’ bikes. He’s talented, so we hired him this afternoon. I gotta finish Alec’s art so he can start to work,” Dev explained.
It seemed like everything was coming together. Good for Keyes. He deserved all the positive things coming his way.
“Keyes got super detailed in his presentation.”
“How did Alec take it?”
“Honestly?” Dev asked, waggling his brows like it was a choice. His voice dropped an octave to keep anyone else from listening. “We were a wreck. Alec stopped Keyes about halfway through and reaffirmed his commitment. That’s how I figured out he was payin’ for it all.”
Cash chuckled. He could only imagine what the two bikers sounded like in such a professional setting. “What about the name of the shop? Has it changed again?”
“Oh yeah.” Dev laughed and placed his elbows on his knees, bending in to kiss Cash’s knuckles. “In Keyes’s text, he suggested the name Devil’s Key.”
“It’s shorter, but I like The Devil and The Key. The acronym’s TDTK. Easy to say.”
“Hmm… good point.” Dev got to his feet, letting out a long yawn, bringing Cash up with him. “I gotta draw tonight. I’m behind on my tattoos. After I get Mae to sleep, then I’ll put you to bed, and keep workin’.”
“Have you eaten?” Cash asked, liking the plan.
“I’m not hungry. I’ll grab a sandwich later.” Dev wasn’t a foodie. If he didn’t have to eat to survive, he wouldn’t. “Have the girls eaten?”
“Yeah, I saved some of Mae’s mac and cheese for you. It’s in the refrigerator.”
A grin spread across Dev’s face, and his chest bumped into Cash’s. “My favorite. I’m lucky to have you.”
“Remember you said that,” Cash teased, locking an arm around Dev’s waist, keeping him close for a kiss.
“Always.” Dev opened his mouth, meeting him halfway for a toe-curling kiss with promises of more to come.
