Page 29 of In the Dark

“Not much then. Only a day’s work.”

Key smiled when Kelvin chuckled. “Easy peasy.”

Yawning, Key slumped back on the bed and closed his eyes. “I’m tired and I haven’t figured out what I’m going to do with work yet.”

“You don’t need to be back until tomorrow. Head injuries need time.”

“Can I still work in the human world, and wow, that sounds really weird to say?” Key opened his eyes and glanced at Kelvin, who was frowning at him. “That’s a no, isn’t it?”

“I think over time they would realize you weren’t aging and question it.”

“I like my job. I like working with IT and fixing code.”

“You could work with Gray. He could always do with another pair of hands.”

“The security guy?” Why would Key work security?

“Security covers many areas, and Gray is in charge of it all. Cyber security, CCTV, patrols, tracing rogue vampires.”

“All by himself?”

“He has a team. I’m part of enforcement, so I deal with the rogues and those who break the laws, including myself.”

“You’re gonna arrest yourself and hand yourself in?” Key smiled. “Interesting.”

“Maybe. I haven’t decided, but I know at some point either I deal with this or someone else will. Maxim knows about you, which means he knows who you are to me.”

“You could tell them you mated me to keep me safe or something like that.” Yawning again, Key rolled on to his side and curled up. “Tired.”

“Sleep. I’ll make sure we’re safe.”

“And who will keep you safe?”

Kelvin stood and tugged the covers over Key. “Don’t worry about me. This is what I’m trained for. Sleep.”

Key didn’t argue. He was already asleep.

Chapter Twelve

Watching his mate sleep, knowing he was safe and secure for now, eased some of the tension Kelvin carried. Looking into the living room, he rolled his shoulders, wincing at the ache he felt. A few seconds later, Gray appeared and came over to stand next to him.

“CCTV is already hacked into. I’ll put sensors on the doors and windows and update the alarm he has. The one he never uses.” Gray arched an eyebrow at Kelvin. “A couple of cameras like we discussed.” Glancing into the bedroom, he asked, “How is he?”

“He isn’t threatening to kill me, so much better.”

“You have irrevocably altered his life. There is no going back for him.”

“I know. I thought I could control it,” Kelvin snorted and shook his head. “How wrong was I?”

“The urge to mate is strong. I’ve heard it overrides almost all of our senses.”

“Yeah, I always thought that was an over-exaggeration, but it isn’t. Not at all.” Kelvin rocked on his feet. “I managed it the first time well enough, but the second—”

“I don’t need to know the details.” Gray placed his duffel on the floor, crouched down and unzipped it. Kelvin watched him take out the sensors, alarm, and cameras, plus wiring. Lots of wiring, and a drill. “I won’t start the drilling until later. I can do plenty that’s quiet while he’s sleeping.”

“He wants to tell his dad about us.”

“He’s close with Charles.”

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