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“It was the first thing that hit our minds,” Connie admitted. “But Hudson and I both checked the necklaces Kit had on the last time he was around us, and we didn’t pick up anything. But we did want you to know that he is under our protection and that of the daemons.”

“Warning received,” Wendy said. “As I said, though, I don’t do stuff like that. Plus, Kit is genuinely a nice person. He truly has a heart of gold. I like him.”

Connie didn’t manage to stop the growl that vibrated in his chest.

“And you do too, I see.” Wendy smirked.

Connie refused to show any further reaction, although he had a feeling Wendy had figured him out.

“But don’t worry, I only like him as a person. Nothing more,” Wendy said. “I will look out for him too.”

Sheila nodded. “Thank you. We would appreciate that.”

“Thank you. I will let our king know,” Connie added.

“You do that,” Wendy said. “Now, is there anything else?”

Sheila rubbed her hands together. “Actually, yes. I’m very interested in your handmade jewelry. Kit had on some things that were simply to die for.”

Wendy stood, grinning. “I love hearing that. Come on, and I’ll show you what I have in stock. I can also make you custom pieces.”

Satisfied with the way the conversation had turned out, Connie followed the two women out of the office. While Wendy showed Sheila what she had, Connie also browsed.

And what do you know? He found the perfect little ankle bracelet that he happily bought for Kit. He couldn’t wait to see Kit wearing it.

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT –HUDSON

HUDSON DECIDED to take one of his luxury SUVs into San DeLain that evening. He’d made reservations at Embers for the three of them like they’d discussed.

He arrived at the bookstore in time to see Kit and Beckett finishing up giving Connie a tour. He also noticed Kit and Connie holding hands.

Kit waved when he saw Hudson. He pulled Connie over to where Hudson stood by the counter. Several of Kit’s employees were smiling at them too, which Hudson took note of.

“Hey, you,” Kit said, kissing Hudson on the cheek. “Are you about ready? Beckett is closing for me.”

Oh yeah, several jaws dropped. Hudson almost laughed at the looks of shock on several of Kit’s employees’ faces.

“Yes,” Hudson said. “Shall we go, then?”

Kit grabbed Hudson’s hand and pulled both him and Connie out the door. “Whelp, that cat’s out of the bag now. I’m going to get buried with questions when I get back on Monday.”

Hudson didn’t think Kit was too worried about that. He was the one, after all, who’d let that cat out of the bag. Hudson liked that Kit had made a point of claiming him and Connie in front of his people. They seemed happy for Kit too.

Connie snorted as he opened the door for Kit while Hudson got in the driver’s seat. “Why do I get the feeling you can be trouble?”

“Moi?” Giggling, Kit got into the passenger seat.

Rush-hour traffic was horrible, but Hudson kept his patience as he dealt with it. Still, there was a time or two he wanted to set some asshole on fire.

They arrived at Embers, and Hudson used valet parking. The restaurant was already pretty busy as the three of them followed the hostess to their table.

Kage and Austin often ate here, especially since it was located in the building they lived in, but they probably wouldn’t be there until much later. Hudson walked with Kit beside him, his hand on the small of Kit’s back. When they got to the table, though, Connie pulled out Kit’s chair.

The paranormals in the restaurant tracked the three of them.

Hudson was aware that, before dinner was over, the fact that he and Connie had been seen with the human would spread like wildfire. It was one disadvantage of being so well known in their community.

Since Kit wanted a glass of wine, they all decided to have one. While they sipped on that, they placed their orders.

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