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“Are you going to tell us what exactly went on between Kaiser and his weird-ass ex?” asked Cat, pulling my attention back to my phone.
I tensed. “No. That’s his story to tell.”
“So hedidtell you everything?” asked Izzy.
I jiggled my head. “More or less.”
Her lips pursed, Briar gave a slow nod. “That’s a good sign.”
I frowned. “What is?”
“That he talks to you about stuff,” Briar elaborated. “It shows that he doesn’t see you as a mere sex object. A theory which is supported by how he wanted you two to have a meal together at the lounge.”
“A lot of people in arrangements eat at the lounge,” I pointed out. “But yes, I agree that I’m not a faceless sex toy to him.” I felt my mouth curve as I remembered … “He actually said that I don’t annoy him as much as other people do.”
All three women stared back at me, clearly unsure why I’d find such a comment in any way flattering.
“And they say romance is dead,” said Briar, her voice dry.
“That’s as near to a compliment as a girl can get from Kaiser.” Pausing as the dogs returned to me, I retrieved the ball from Chubs’ jaws once more and then slung it again. “He doesn’t do compliments. Except for when we’re getting down and dirty. He says some pretty awesome stuff then. Only about my physical attributes, but it’s awesome all the same.”
Cat leaned forward, making the leather of her desk chair creak slightly. “Like what?”
I twisted my mouth. “Let’s just say he’s very fond of my ass.”
“Then he’s gonna want to fuck it,” said Briar.
Cat exhaled heavily. “You’re so blasé about anal these days, Briar. Not surprising, I suppose, given that you’re in a triad.”
I slanted my head as I asked Briar, “How are things between you and your boys?”
She smiled. “They couldn’t be better. Which sometimes makes me nervous, because I worry I’ll somehow mess everything up. I don’tthinkI will. But I still worry.”
Izzy gave a self-depreciating smile. “Same here. It’s only because it would devastate us to lose what we have.” Her face scrunched up. “It continues to annoy me that I love Cole as much as I do. Which he thinks is hilarious.”
I felt my lips cant up. “Do you have a moving date yet?”
“Actually, I do indeed.” Izzy pushed away from the counter. “I meant to call you all today to ask if you’re okay to give me a hand moving my stuff on Friday. He doesn’t want me to wait until after his next fight.”
“I’m in,” I told her, pulling a face as the dogs crashed into each other on their way back to me.
“Same,” announced Briar.
Cat lifted her hand. “I’ll be there.”
“Thank you, I super appreciate it,” said Izzy.
“Iwas going to call you all today, too,” Cat declared. “Danton’s taking me out for a meal on Wednesday for my birthday. He said I could invite all of you if I want. You up for it?”
“Absolutely,” I replied just as Goose dropped the ball at my feet.
Both Briar and Izzy also answered in the affirmative.
Cat beamed, delighted. “Great.” She gave us specifics—when, where, and that Danton would insist on paying. “You’re welcome to bring your dudes, of course. You included, Inaya.”
Tossing the ball yet again, I felt my brow pucker. “I don’t have a dude.”
She rolled her eyes. “I mean you could bring Kaiser.”
