Page 15 of Soft Bronze

Camden sucked in a ragged breath. Zelus overwhelmed him. Were they moving too fast? A little, but he loved being with Zelus. He wasn’t sure he wanted the connection to end. He didn’t want Zelus to return to the metal.

“Cam.” Zelus sat back on his heels again and folded Camden in half. He held tight to Camden’s thighs. “Mine.”

Camden nodded. He might be overwhelmed, but he knew where his heart belonged—with Zelus.

“You are mine,” Zelus said. He increased his speed until the rhythm turned feral and jagged. “All mine.”

Camden had no words. He wasn’t going to argue. He relaxed as much as possible and enjoyed being possessed. He arched his back and clawed at Zelus’s arms for stability.

“Cam.” Zelus tipped his head back and surged into Camden. A growl ripped from his throat and his cock throbbed deep in Camden’s ass. “Camden.” He added a few more thrusts, then stilled. “My…”

Camden sagged against the bed. Zelus knew how to wring him out. He wound his arms around Zelus’s neck. He’d never find anyone like Zelus. He wasn’t sure he wanted to, either.

“Wow.” Zelus kissed Camden once more, then withdrew from Camden’s ass. He stretched out beside him. “You make focus impossible.”

“You’re pretty great, too.” Camden rolled onto his side and splayed his hand over Zelus’s heart. “I’m worn out.”

“You’re beeping,” Zelus said. “What is that? Your phone?”

He listened for a second, then bit back a groan. “Yes, it is. I have a daily alarm set to remind me it’s almost time for work. I have the morning and closing shifts. Gus had the one in between until he was fired.” He sat up. “I need to shower and get dressed so I can leave for work.”

“I’ll come with you.”

“To the shower?”

“And work.”

“You can’t be a security guard.” What if the curse came back?

“Why not? I protected Olympus.”

Camden nodded. “I guess you did.” He patted Zelus’s thigh. “Then come with me. We’ll shower, then head to the store. Maybe KG will hire you to work with me since Gus is gone.” He’d rather work with Zelus anyway.

“Good. I disliked Gus.”

“Me, too.”

“I hated the way he spoke to you.” He left the bed and stood in front of Camden. “He has no respect. He planned on selling me.”

“How? You were already supposed to be sold in that sham deal.” Camden shook his head. “Let me guess. Gus saw a chance to make money?”

“He did.”

“Well, he can’t try anything now. He’s been fired and your brother won’t allow him onto the property again.” Camden stood. “Let’s shower.

“I’ll follow you anywhere,” Zelus said.

For the first time since he’d freed Zelus, Camden believed him. The relationship was very new, but it existed. The lust had taken root and turned into something more. He wasn’t ready to admit the words out loud, but he’d fallen for Zelus. Could he admit the truth in his heart before the break in the curse ran out? He wasn’t sure.

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An hour later, Camden escorted Zelus back into the antiquities store. He needed to proceed with caution, but something had changed between them. He headed into the office. “Andy? KG? Can we talk?”

“Of course.” Andy rested his elbows on his desk. “Zelus. Good to see you.”

“Would you be interested in hiring Zelus for Gus’s job?” Camden asked. “He worked as a security specialist in Olympus. He knows how precious the statues and everything else is.”

“I agree.”

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