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“If this kid can see it, the grown-ups should be able to,” Nathan argues, shaking his head like he just can’t believe the stupidity of it all.
“Looks can be deceiving.”
“But his aren’t! Look at the damn guy. He’s a classic case of villain. Black clothing. Dark cloak. Creepy looking. And the way he treats Harry,openlytreats him. I mean, Harry saved the fucking world, and here this asshole is, treating him like a pile of shit he stepped in.”
Carter bites back a smile. “Exactly. His looks could be deceiving you. Maybe they’re making himseemlike the villain when he’s not. He could really just be misunderstood.”
“He’s clearly the villain.”
“Not every villain is a creepy looking guy in all black. Some villains are attractive rich men in fancy suits,” Carter tells him without thinking. Then his gut clenches as he realizes what he just said to the man. He ducks his head and holds his breath, waiting to see what will happen. Best case, Nathan just ends their evening and leaves Carter alone. Worst case, Nathan teaches Carter a lesson about attitude.
After a longer pause than Carter would prefer, Nathan finally releases a sigh and agrees. “You’re right. Looks can be deceiving.” Before Carter can figure out what to say to that, Nathan pulls him in close and presses a kiss to the crown of his head. “I think it’s a good time for us to take a little nap. Don’t you agree?”
Carter nods carefully.
“Excellent.” Nathan shifts the pillows around before lying back with Carter still in his arms, guiding Carter’s head to rest on his chest. He tucks Carter’s moose beneath Carter’s chin before pulling the large comforter up to cover them. “Get some rest, sweetheart. We have 6 more movies to watch.”
Nodding, Carter closes his eyes and tries to force himself to relax. It takes a while before he can finally let down his guard enough to sink into Nathan’s warmth. Nathan releases a satisfied sigh the moment Carter’s body melts into his own.
As Carter drifts to sleep, Nathan’s steady heartbeat his own personal lullaby, he thinks that maybe looks can be deceiving, but maybe actions can be too.
Benny had reminded sir that Carter is a sex slave.
Nathan had reminded him that Carter ishuman.
When they’re around Nathan’s men, Nathan says and does terrible things to him.
When they’re alone in his office or in the bedroom, Nathan pampers him and cares for him.
Nathan shared him with Todd Henley.
He told Todd to stop when he tried to piss in Carter’s mouth.
Nathan said he only did that to keep from dealing with a sick slave.
He had sounded so broken when whispering his scotch-soaked apologies to Carter last night.
Nathan could be a villain that’s attractive and rich, wearing a fancy suit.
Or maybe, just maybe, Nathan is misunderstood too.
