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spot in what had otherwise been a trying day.

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Finch

Finch had facilitated the purchase of Hugh’s Phantom two years ago. He’d hunted down the

desired color—belladonna purple—and then negotiated the price. Hugh would’ve paid

whatever sum Finch told him it would cost, but it was the job of a Pedigree omega to make

sure his mate wasn’t cheated.

Not that Hugh was his mate, but as Finch’s employer, the principle remained. The lack of mark

and sexual relationship changed nothing. Finch couldn’t unlearn his training.

In any case, Finch watched through the sidelights as George pulled the decidedly purple

vehicle up to the front door. “Sir,” he told a seated but fidgety Hugh, “the car is here. Are you

ready to go?”

Hugh, who’d hunkered down on the steps of the grand staircase while the vehicle was

retrieved, turned his imploring eyes on Finch. “No. But yes.” He stood, almost lost his footing,

and grabbed onto the railing to steady himself. Even then, he trembled slightly.

“And you still wish me to accompany you?”

“Of course I do.” Indignation put a bit of starch in Hugh’s tone. “My father is…” he swallowed

hard, “mated and his omega is expecting. I need to pay my respects.” He swallowed again.

“It’s only proper I congratulate them.”

“Very well, sir.”

Finch opened the house’s heavy wooden door and ushered his employer through it. George,

in turn, saw Hugh into the Phantom and closed the door. Finch made to sit in the front

passenger seat, but was stopped when Hugh opened the back door. “What on earth do you

think you’re doing, Finch?” Hugh demanded.

Finch froze. Hugh was unpredictable at the best of times, but his current behavior was

markedly strange. “Have you changed your mind, sir? Do you wish to go alone?”

“No, and I can’t think of a single thing I’d wish to do less. Come here, Finch. Be with me. Sit

beside me, where you belong.”

Finch and George exchanged a look. George raised his eyebrows, expression both curious

and sympathetic. Finch gave a microscopic shrug, then said, “Yes, sir. I’ll be there at once.”

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