Steal the Moon

Chapter Ten

“God, she looks hot.” An expectant grin lit Daniel’s face as he stared down at me.

“She does indeed.” Dev watched me struggle against the bonds. They caused me absolutely no pain but held me tightly. I wouldn’t be going anywhere. My skin was already getting hot under the boys’ scrutiny.

My arms were held over my head. Cool green ivy rolled over my skin, gently forcing my hands toward the headboard of our enormous bed. Vines had sprouted from somewhere under the bed and wrapped themselves around my ankles, spreading my legs wide.

“I’ve always liked this room.” Daniel winked down at me. “Now I know why.”

I knew why. Because we shared it. Because it was ours. All of ours. The last seven months had been the best of my life in some ways. In others ways it had been difficult, but I knew now that I wouldn’t have really walked out the door. I couldn’t have. I loved these men. I would fight for myself, but I didn’t think I could leave them for any reason.

From my right side, a marigold snaked its way across the bed. It was gold and yellow, the bloom as big as my palm. Dev’s control had grown over the last year. Since that night in Vegas, his control of his magic had grown in leaps and bounds. The marigold was from the front hall. Dev had drawn it in, pulling the flower from the pots that lined the entryway. Soft petals caressed my skin. Dev flicked his hand and the marigold brushed across my breast.

“We should talk about the new protocols,” Dev said. The silk from the bloom trailed to my other breast, lighting up my skin. Already I could feel Dev’s magic beginning to flow like a warm wave of lust.

My pussy was getting wet and he wanted to talk security protocols? Maybe we weren’t done fighting yet. “If you think you can get me hot and bothered enough that I’ll agree to anything you say, you’re probably right, Mr. Sex God.”

A sexy smile curled his lips up, and he reached out to tweak my nipple. After the softness of the bloom, his fingers were a little flare of sensation that went straight to my pussy and had me gasping. “I’m glad that you admit how good it can be, but I wasn’t going to force you to agree to anything.”

Daniel’s eyes were watching the marigold as it started down my torso. “He’s smart enough to know that after the sex you would start yelling. Well, I’m smart enough to know it and he’s decided to listen to me. Are you going to set that thing on her pussy?”

Dev’s hand moved again, and he proved that he could turn a perfectly innocent flower into a sex toy. The bloom skimmed against the tenderest part of my flesh, making me squirm. “I’m going to tease her with it. We’re both going to make sure she can’t wait a second longer to have a cock inside her. I think I would like to hear her beg, but first we should get a few things straight. I don’t like Lee.”

Damn it. That little flower was tapping on my clit. “I do like Lee. I’m not getting rid of Lee.”

Daniel got to his knees next to me with a little laugh. “This should be a fun business meeting. Dev, I’m going to make a royal decree. All of our business should be done while Z here is naked and fornicating with plants.”

He leaned over and his deeply talented tongue licked at my nipple.

I groaned as he sucked it inside. “I’m still not giving up Lee.”

“I’m not asking you to, but I am asking that you tell me where you’re going and you let him do his job. Halfer is out there.” Dev sat down on the bed. “Everything we’ve done has been because we’re worried about you.”

“I love you both. I’m sorry about today, but I can’t live like this. I’ll keep Lee with me whenever I leave the building. I promise.”

Dev pouted a little, his gorgeous face staring down at mine. “I’m going to miss giving you your daily schedule. I like knowing where you are. I like scheduling your appointments.”

Because it made him feel useful. It made him feel important. I knew he liked handling all of the same things for Daniel as well. We’d formed an odd little family, and I could see now that Dev was trying to make a solid place for himself in it.

“You can still make my appointments for all the social stuff, but you two have to let me have a life outside all the politics. I’m not good at them. It’s making me miserable.” I hated the whole “be quiet and look pretty” crap I had to go through whenever Danny and Dev had their meetings.

The marigold slid up my torso and seemed to give me a little kiss on the lips before it zipped away, likely back to its place in the foyer. Dev replaced the blossom with his fingertips. As he stood, he slid his fingers down my body until he reached the juncture of my widespread legs. He ran a single finger through my pussy, testing it. I sighed against the light pressure, wanting so much more. My faery prince smiled down at me, obviously satisfied I was already responding. I gasped a little as he pressed in, spreading my labia and lightly delving inside. He drew the saturated finger directly into his mouth and sucked the cream off. Daniel gave my nipple a final tweak and stood. There was a large tent in those sweats of his.

“I have never had a lover get so fucking wet so fast. It’s intoxicating,” Dev commented, shaking his head.

My vampire smiled. “I spent most of my youth with my face in her pussy, so I have to agree with you. It’s my happy place.”

“I’m sorry, sweetheart,” Dev said as though suddenly noticing I was writhing on the bed. He gave me a slow, sexy grin. “Was there something you needed, my mistress?”

I held my head up so I could look at them. “You know what I want, Dev.”

He sighed. It was the sound of true contentment, and I knew he meant business. If I had busted out of my funk today then Dev was right behind me. “I know exactly what you want. I know what he wants, too. I also know it will be a while before either one of you gets it.”

“What does that mean?” Daniel was used to getting straight to the fun.

Cupping my breast, Dev sat on the edge of the bed. I was truly trapped, a toy bound for their pleasure. Yeah, it did something for me. It did a lot for me. I might prefer to be in charge when it came to work, but it had been so long since Dev had truly taken charge of me in the bedroom. I’d forgotten how much I needed it, how much I could let go and enjoy when they took the lead. Dev played lightly with my nipples, allowing the tips of his fingers to dance softly across the peaks. They hardened again and I tried to press up, needing a much firmer touch. I would have preferred his mouth there, but I was going to have to take what I could get.

Dev turned to Daniel. “It means that I’m ready to move this relationship forward. It means I’m done with merely participating. You’ve trained me to be a better fighter. I’ve listened to your advice and allowed you to be the master. In this room, I’m the master. Up until now, our sex has been what I can only call somewhat circumspect.”

Daniel’s head shook, his eyes narrowing. “Dude, we fuck the same girl in the same bed. How much freakier can it get?”

Dev laughed. “You have no idea, Daniel. Until tonight, I’ve been content for the most part to wait my turn and allow you to have yours. We’ve watched as the other pleasured our lover. This is not true sharing. Tonight we’re going to play a little game, and I’m going to take us places you haven’t even thought of yet.”

“Oh, I’ve thought of it, Dev,” Daniel admitted, his voice tight so I knew his fangs were out. “Are you kidding me? It’s all I’ve been able to think about for months. I just don’t know if Z’s ready.”

“She isn’t, yet. But she will be.” Dev’s face was perfectly serene even as I knew mine was tight with need. “Do you trust me, sweetheart? Will you let me lead you?”

“You know I trust you, Dev.” I trusted him implicitly. “Please, please fuck me.”

I was already going crazy. I was worried this little game of his just might kill me with wanting, and he hadn’t really touched me yet.

“Your Highness?” Dev asked, looking at Daniel expectantly.

Danny nodded. “I’m willing to let you lead in this.”

“Why don’t you find your happy place then,” Dev ordered softly, looking at my husband. “But Daniel, long slow strokes of the tongue. This is meant to tease, to torture in the most exquisite fashion. We don’t want her to come too soon. There should be some work behind a truly good orgasm. Make her beg for it.”

“Dev, that’s not fair,” I managed to say before Daniel took my breath away with that first sweep of his tongue. It ran the length of my pussy, and I could feel every inch of that stroke. Daniel’s big hands spread my legs even farther as he settled in and started to torment me with light caresses. I tried to push up, to force him to fuck me with his mouth, but the bonds held too firmly.

“Will it help if I promise you’ll be completely satisfied with the experience?” Dev asked as he rolled a nipple between his thumb and forefinger. He leaned down and touched the puckered flesh with the tip of his tongue. Teasing the nipple to a hard point, he finally pulled it into his mouth. He lightly sucked on it, the sensation making me want so much more. I nearly came off the bed when he gave me just the slightest edge of his teeth. I wanted to cry, to beg, to plead with him to give me more.

“Dev, please.” I gave in to the need.

His emerald green eyes held mine. “Yes, tonight we will please Dev. I can be your lapdog outside this room. I can spend my whole life fetching for you. I really don’t mind. In fact, I prefer for you to depend on me. But here, when we’re intimate, I’m the boss, Zoey.”

He needed to be in control and I’d finally figured out why last year when we’d walked through the Hell plane together. I’d discovered just how often he’d been forced to give up control during his life in the sithein, especially in sexual situations. Dev was a Green Man, part fertility god, and his sexuality had always been his greatest bargaining chip. He needed to know that I would submit to his wishes. As they’d never hurt me, never taken me any place besides pure pleasure and loving affection, I was more than willing to go down this path with him.

With both of them.

“Yes, Dev.”

“That’s what I like to hear. Now thank your husband. He seems to do an excellent job at eating that sweet pussy.”

I felt Daniel chuckle against my flesh. “It’s my favorite food.”

Dev tweaked my nipple again, a little bit of pleasure/pain. “Zoey, thank him.”

“Thank you, Daniel. It feels so good.” One of the things Dev loved to do was talk about sex. He’d allowed Danny and me to enjoy ourselves without putting too much pressure on us, but I realized how much he’d restrained himself. And he was right. What was wrong with telling Danny I loved how his mouth felt on me? What was wrong with talking about what I needed?

Oh, and this was exactly what I needed. The hurt was slipping away because we were together and we were finally being honest with each other.

“Daniel, I believe she’s ready to move on. Let’s see how her little pussy handles your finger. Only one.”

I felt Daniel chuckle against my swollen, saturated flesh as he lightly dipped a finger into my heat, stretching me gently. He worked his long finger into my passage and rotated it in a tantalizing fashion. It wasn’t anywhere close to enough and Dev knew it. Both of my men were a hell of a lot thicker than that scrawny finger, and yet I still fought to shove it in deeper, to get it to that place where it would do the most good.

“Danny.” I was panting, trying to get some oxygen into my lungs. “Baby, you really should fuck me now. I need it. Please. I don’t want your finger. I need your cock.” I went after the weak link. Danny had never played this particular game before. He’d never denied me anything when it came to sex. He had always just leapt in and did whatever he could to please me.

I nearly jumped out of my skin as his tongue delicately lapped at my desperate clitoris. It was just enough to make it swell but not so much that it sent me over that blissful edge I was so damned close to. Daniel didn’t look up at me. He stared straight at the flesh he was working. “Sorry, Z. I can’t disobey the teacher. You know how that goes.”

“It’s going to go poorly for her if she tries to get around me again.” Dev tweaked my nipple a little harder this time. “Do you really want to prolong this with a nice spanking?”

I shook my head because he wasn’t above doing it. Dev was a total deviant, and he liked to experiment. If I gave him a shot, he would torture me all night, and I really wanted to avoid that. “I’ll be good. Please.”

Daniel continued his slow tongue lashing. “I really like hearing you beg, baby. It’s making me forget how scared I was earlier. I think I’ll spank that pretty ass of yours if you disappear without any protection again.”

Dev moved on to my other breast, satisfied with the hardness of the first nipple. “You will find this is an excellent way to vent our frustrations when Zoey does something to make us insane. We need to go shopping, Daniel. There are a couple of stores that might have certain toys we would find amusing. I think these gorgeous tits would look pretty in nipple clamps.”

“Clamps?” I wasn’t sure it was a good idea to let the sex god loose in an adult store.

“Light pressure only, my lover,” Dev promised. “You’ll find you like the sensation. I’ll like the way it looks. Emeralds, I think. They would glow against your porcelain skin.” He ran a hand down to my navel. “And I think I have to insist on a belly button ring.”

Daniel groaned against my clit. “Oh, god, yes.”

“Daniel and I will choose something pretty,” Dev offered, running his hands over my curves. “Your body is our temple, lover, and we would like to decorate it.”

“I’ll do it.” I was willing to give them pretty much anything as long as they gave me what I needed. My body had been Dev’s temple since the first night we had sex. He genuinely enjoyed brushing my hair and even painting my toenails on occasion. I realized for the first time why he enjoyed selecting my clothes and pampering me. It went far beyond pleasure. This was Dev’s version of possessiveness. I was his—his to dress, to adorn, to please. He would select a navel ring, and every time he caught sight of it, he would feel a sense of satisfaction that I wore it to please him. Others could look at it and admire it, but he would know it was only there for him.

Daniel looked up, his eyes as desperate as I felt. “Dev, man, I’m dying here. I’m so fucking hard I think my balls are going to explode. She tastes so sweet, but if I don’t get my dick in her soon, I’m going to die.”

“Wimp,” Dev said through clenched teeth though there was no lack of affection. “We’re going to have to work on delayed gratification. I suppose since you’re not the one I’m attempting to punish, I should allow your release. Zoey, would you like to take your husband’s cock in your mouth?”

“Yes,” I said quickly, just wanting to participate. I really wanted out of those bonds so I could get my hands on them. “I’ll be a very obedient girl, Devinshea. I promise I’ll play your game if you just let me touch the two of you.”

Dev’s gorgeous face loomed over mine. “You know I find it difficult to deny you anything, my goddess. Especially when you ask so sweetly.” He leaned down and ran his tongue across my lips. I opened eagerly, letting him explore my mouth. This was the difference between Dev and his brother. When Declan had kissed me, it had been pleasant but nothing to write home about. When Dev kissed me, I felt it in my womb. Everything in me sparked to life when his lips met mine. When he was satisfied, he sat back up and flicked his hand. The vines recoiled back to their place. “Behave yourself, lover. I can always tie you down again. Now get up on your knees.”

When I’d done as he asked, I noticed Daniel, who was standing at the end of the bed, his sweat pants tossed to the floor. He stroked that glorious cock of his as he waited for me to welcome him. Danny was six foot three inches of pure muscle, and I never seemed to get over just how hot he was. His cock was long and thick, reaching almost to his belly button.

I felt Dev shift off the bed and heard him begin to undress. I smiled at Daniel, knowing it wouldn’t be long now before Devinshea gave in and I had them both.

“Go on, sweetheart.” Dev’s voice lost a bit of his control as he upped the level of lust in the room. He was naked now, and I could feel his magic starting to pulse through his body. He was still in control at this point but before long, he would let it roll over us like a warm wave. “Give him a taste.”

I leaned forward and licked the drop of salty heaven that was already seeping from the sensitive slit on Daniel’s cock. He hissed at the sensation. I twirled my tongue around the purple head of his engorged penis and was satisfied with his groan. Daniel’s eyes were a deep blue, looking down at me, taking in the sight of his cock pushing into my mouth.

“Fuck yeah, baby. Suck me,” he said, tangling his fingers in my hair. He guided me, showing me exactly what he wanted as his hips pumped forward. “Take me, all of me.”

I sucked him into my mouth, glorying in the way he filled me, in the pleasure I could give this man I loved so much. I wasn’t able to take all of him, but I gave it my best shot. His skin was soft, the cock beneath it hard as a rock. My tongue played around him, feeling him pulse, and I steadied myself on the bed so I could balance on one hand, leaving the other free to cup his heavy, tight balls in my palm. Even as I played gently with them they tightened further, getting ready to release. Over and over I let my tongue play on his cock, sucking him deep and pulling back out. Daniel moaned over me and I knew he was close.

I heard Dev curse and then the sound of a condom wrapper tearing open. My whole body tightened at what I knew was going to happen next. I shoved my ass up as high as I could get it to give him the best possible angle of entry.

Dev moved behind me, his hands firmly gripping my hips. “You’re going to be the death of me, lover. Just like our vampire, I am going to have to work on discipline. I’m afraid I just can’t resist.” He started to fill me, working to get every inch in me just as Daniel’s head fell back.

“Oh, I’m gonna come, baby,” he warned just before I sucked him hard and he filled my mouth with his release. I drank him down and licked the last bit off as Daniel stroked my hair and Dev started to fuck me seriously.

“I love you, Zoey,” Daniel said. “I love you so fucking much.”

Without losing a single stroke, Dev leaned back and pulled me with him. I was up on my knees with his cock stroking into me from behind. I moaned as he glided over my G-spot, teasing it with every stroke. The tension built, strumming through my body.

“Daniel,” Dev commanded, his voice harsh as he worked inside me. “Stroke her clit. Make her scream, man.”

Daniel kneeled on the bed and he had the most decadent look on his face as he reached down and rubbed two fingers firmly against my oh-so-ready-for-it clitoris. He kissed me hard, his tongue mimicking Dev’s actions. I was caught between his fingers and Dev’s cock as I exploded and did exactly what Dev had planned. I didn’t hold back an instant. I moaned and screamed my pleasure and fought for every second of it. I felt Dev pick up the pace as I tightened everything I had around him, and he gave himself over. He plunged mindlessly into my pussy, holding my hips and pumping out every ounce of come he had.

He fell back, pulling me with him. Daniel followed and we ended up in a warm tangle of flesh. Dev kissed my neck and stroked my breasts because he was never one to finish and turn over to sleep. It would take much more than that to satisfy a sex god.

“Don’t think I’m done yet,” he whispered against my skin. “We haven’t even started.”

I smiled as Danny kissed my breasts and rubbed himself against me, letting me know he was already hard again. I would definitely have to misbehave more often.

It was a long, long time later when we cuddled down together, and I thought about what Dev had said. Up until tonight, besides the first night we’d been together, he and Daniel had been content to take turns and watch. This was so much more intimate. This was real sharing, and I felt a bone-deep satisfaction that went far beyond the multiple orgasms the boys had wrung out of me.

Daniel licked my neck from behind, cradling my body to his, and I realized he hadn’t even fed yet. We’d been so involved in the sex he’d forgotten about blood. Dev kissed me lightly, our mouths just playing. I loved this part, and it was so much better because I was between them. I was surrounded by them, warm and happy.

“Did you enjoy yourself, my goddess?” Dev asked, a smile in his voice. He sounded entirely satisfied with the way the evening had gone.

“You know I did.” I let my tongue tangle playfully with his as Daniel bit down gently and began to suck. “Oh, god, that feels so good, Danny.”

This was a gentle feeding. Daniel had been well fed on the sex magic that flowed from Dev. Vampires feed on blood and sexual energy, and the sexual energy had been off the scale. He was more than likely full, and I was just a little snack. Sure enough, he released the vein quickly and was back to long, luxurious strokes of his tongue to help close the little wounds.

“I truly hate to interrupt an intimate moment, Mr. Donovan.” A deep voice with a thick French accent shattered our intimacy and any feeling of safety I had. “But I fear the three of you are never going to tire of each other, and Marcus is going to expire from sheer frustration if he has to watch much more.”

Daniel was on his feet, claws out and fangs long, looking for the intruder. Dev shoved me behind his body, dragging his sheet up.

“All right, Marini,” Daniel growled. He stopped and stared at a place in front of the bedroom door. “I know you’re there.”

“Mr. Thomas, you may release the illusion.” Louis Marini chuckled as though he’d been watching something amusing and not becoming the vampire Peeping Tom.

One moment we were seemingly alone, and the next there were three vampires standing in front of our bedroom door. Louis Marini was the head of the Council. Marcus Vorenus was a handsome Italian and Daniel’s patron. The third vampire made my heart hurt a little. Chad Thomas was Neil’s lover. Six months before, we’d sent him to the Council in Paris to cover up our activities and gain a spy.

Dev relaxed and leaned back against me, drawing my arms around his chest and my legs around his waist. His body covered mine completely, but he seemed negligent. Dev was excellent at playing the lovely, insignificant lover. His fingers tangled with mine, begging me to play along. I tried to relax and pretend I was comfortable, but my heart was pounding and not in a good way. I didn’t like Marini. I really didn’t like the covetous expression he had as he stared at me and Dev. I wasn’t sure who he was more interested in since he’d propositioned both of us the year before.

“Would you care to explain why you come into my home and insult me like this?” Daniel’s voice came out in a low growl as he pulled gray sweatpants over his hips. He didn’t bother with a shirt.

“Daniel, we meant no harm,” Marcus tried to explain.

“It was a small test, Mr. Donovan.” Marini took in the bedroom, walking around, examining the contents. “I thought it fitting we try it out on you. You were responsible for finding the talented Mr. Thomas. He’s quite the savant.”

“He turns out to be a master illusionist. It’s a rare talent.” Marcus watched as Dev brought my fingers to his lips and pretended to be far more interested in playing with me than listening in on vampire talk. I knew he was processing everything they said to figure out exactly how much Marini knew. The only reason we were still on the bed and not trying to fight our way out was the fact that Marini was outnumbered. Marcus and Chad were on our side.

“Criss Angel’s got nothing on me,” Chad said, giving me a little wink.

“I thought if anyone could sense the unseen it would be our Nex Apparatus, though I fear it wasn’t a fair test. Your senses were involved in other things. This home is impressive, Daniel,” Marini said, taking in the lushness of the surroundings. Dev sprang for the best of everything. “It’s far better than anything the Council could provide for you. The security is excellent. If we hadn’t brought along Mr. Thomas, we would have been unable to reach you without much advanced warning. The club downstairs is yours as well?”

Daniel watched the head of the Council with his arms crossed. “It belongs to Devinshea, who belongs to me.”

Marini’s eyebrow arched at that. “You claim much for one so young. Mr. Quinn is not some mere companion. He’s a prince of Faery and a powerful man in his own right.”

“Are you questioning my right?” Daniel’s voice hardened and I winced a little because his possessive nature was coming out again. “I assure you I can defend my blood.”

“Daniel,” Dev said, a certain pout to his voice. “When are you going to be through with business? You promised us no business tonight, only pleasure. I haven’t even been bitten yet and Zoey hasn’t passed out, so we couldn’t possibly be done.”

I realized what Dev was trying to avoid. Daniel had been dangerously close to pushing Marini. It didn’t take much to cause Danny to lose his temper when it came to what he considered his, and Marini had crossed a line. We weren’t ready for this fight yet. I followed Dev’s lead. I watched Daniel even as I playfully nipped Dev’s neck. “You did promise us, Danny. You said you would stay in bed with us until I let you go. I’m not tired yet.”

Marini’s face went from stirring anger to amusement. “Are they always so insatiable?”

A slight smile crossed Daniel’s face, and I knew we’d defused the situation. “You have no idea. There’s a reason it takes two of us to please her. I won’t even go into his appetites. I assure you what they require of me might kill a lesser vampire.”

“I am afraid, Mrs. Donovan, that your husband will have to reschedule his little orgy,” the Frenchman said dismissively. “The Council is on its way to Los Angeles where we have business. We decided to stop here for the night and check in on our Nex Apparatus. We require updates on your progress.”

“Of course,” Daniel replied, his anger pushed down in favor of a businesslike demeanor. “I will brief you at your earliest convenience. I think you’ll be happy with what I’ve accomplished.”

“I’m sure we will,” Louis murmured. “We’re having a small party at the club. You will be there in an hour.”

“Yes, sir. I’ll have everything ready.” Daniel nodded and gestured for the door.

Marini moved to leave and Chad followed him. Marcus glanced reluctantly back at us as though he didn’t want to go.

Marini looked back at Dev and me, taking a moment to watch our play. “And bring your lovely blood, Mr. Donovan. They’ll bring much-needed life to our otherwise dull evening.”

“Sir,” Daniel began.

“That’s an order, Daniel,” Marini said shortly. “Come, Marcus, you can drool over the girl at the club. We’ll expect you in an hour, Donovan.”

Everything stopped as the vampires left. Daniel stood in the middle of the room, his body so still it could have been made of marble. Dev kept perfectly quiet, listening for the moment he heard the elevator close and begin to move down toward his office.

“We’re supposed to be safe here,” Daniel said, not looking our way. He was keeping his face hidden, and I was sure his beast was close to the surface.

“I’ll call Albert and find out what happened.” Dev climbed off the bed and reached for his pants. He gave me a look that said “deal with him.”

I nodded because when it came to Daniel’s temper, I was the only one who could handle him. It was a testament to his control that he wasn’t tossing furniture around. It hadn’t been so long ago that he would have been doing just that.

Dev left the room without a backward glance, and I slid out of bed and ran my hands along my vampire’s back. Every muscle was bunched with potential violence. I let my arms wind around his waist and pressed my skin to his.

“It’s all right, Daniel.” I let my hands slide along his waist and then up his chest. Oftentimes our connection could help calm Danny’s beast. “If Marini had found anything, Chad and Marcus would have handled it. He was just showing off. Everything’s okay. Dev will have twelve security experts in here tomorrow installing motion detectors and all manner of crazy, paranoid safety equipment.”

“He sure as hell better, Z.” His voice was still rough, but his hands came up to cover mine, holding them against his skin. “He promised me you would be safe here.”

I kissed the smooth skin of his back, feeling him begin to relax under my ministrations. “Don’t blame Dev. It fooled you, too, and you have supersenses.”

“I was concentrating on other things,” he admitted quietly. “I wonder if they’re going to ruin every good minute I have, Z. Tonight was…god, tonight might have made the whole vampire thing worth it.”

“It just might have.”

“And now I have to hold a piece of myself apart when we make love because the fuckers can get me wherever I am,” he said bitterly. “I always have to listen because they could be anywhere.”

“It won’t be forever,” I said, hoping I was right.

Dev walked in, cell phone pressed to his ear. “Yes, that’s what I want. I want the entire place wired with motion detectors and whatever the hell can detect heat signatures. I don’t care what it costs, Albert. We also need to change the keycards to thumbprints and voice recognition. Get them in here tomorrow.”

Daniel shifted and leaned over, kissing me softly. “I’m sorry to drag you into this, Z. I’ve got to get some stuff together. You get dressed. It’ll be okay.”

Dev was issuing further edicts on new security protocols and I looked sadly at our bed. I wanted to be back in it where we’d been safe and secure and loved. Now we had to worry about safety and subterfuge, and my stomach was already rumbling because I skipped dinner. I was betting they didn’t have a dining room at Daniel’s club, at least not one where I wasn’t on the menu.