Page 65 of How to Hack a Hellhound
“I did think about the sneakers, but I hadn’t gotten around to it yet,” I admitted.
Quinton folded his arms against his bare chest and actually tapped his foot on the shower floor. His hair was wet and he reminded me of a hissing, wet cat—super cute—but I knew better than to say that right now.
“So, apparently hellhounds can mark and mate humans. Of course I planned to discuss this with you, because it would be impolite to mark and mate someone without their consent…” I started.
“Yes,” Quinton cut me off.
“Yes?” I asked.
“Yes, you can mate and mark me,” he answered. Then he looked at my face. “Ah, you already did it, didn’t you, and that’s how you found me. Some supernatural mojo.”
“I didn’t realize I had done it. I would have discussed it with you first. I was already planning on discussing it with you. I’m not even sure how I did it,” I added.
Quinton snorted, holding his hand up to his neck. “I don’t know, brainiac, but biting me and knotting me probably had something to do with it.”
“Yes, that’s a strong possibility,” I admitted.
He snorted, and then he looked at me slyly. “Well, youwereimpolite to do it without my consent. I know how you hate being impolite. You better make it up to me.”
Ahh, I liked where this was going. I pulled him forward, kissing him under the shower spray. Thank goodness for tankless hot water heaters, because I had a feeling this wouldn’t be a short shower.
“Whatever you want, my little hellcat,” I murmured against his lips.
Always, whatever he wanted.
After mutual orgasms (which we kept quiet during out of respect for Aiden being in the house) and a delicious dinner, we fell into bed exhausted. Aiden joined us for cuddles sometime in the night, and we all slept soundly.
It was the wee hours of the morning when I heard the front door open, and I smelled Dexter. I debated getting out of bed, but we were all so warm and cozy, and I was sure that Quinton and Aiden would also want to hear what Dexter had found out.
He came into the bedroom when I didn’t come out.
“Awww, look at you guys! All so cute cuddled up! Is it like a puppy pile? Can anyone join?” he asked.
I growled at him. No, Dexter was not welcome to jump into our cozy cuddles.
Aiden and Quinton were stirring awake at his voice, and Quinton opened one eye. “Fuck. It’s fucking early, Dexter. What the fuck.”
Dexter just laughed. “I got details. I got names and locations and everything. Passwords. The buyer is based out of a shippingyard about four hours south, and Corbin decided to take the drive to deal with him personally. Once we get details about where people are being shipped, we can contact the pack there and have them rescued. It looks like four guys remained somewhat local, and I have their information. Jude and Atlas already headed out to start dealing with those. I’m gonna go home to Toby, and then we’ll see what’s left when everyone regroups. But I thought you’d want to start doing your computer magic.”
Quinton grunted. “Good. Now get the fuck out.”
I smiled. My little hellcat. “I’ll be along to start looking into things,” I told Dexter, and he walked out. I kissed Quinton on the head. “I’m going to go start digging. You two sleep in.”
Quinton mumbled something, and I think he might have already been back to sleep. When I got up, Aiden smiled sleepily at me. “I’m so glad he has you, Liam. You’re so good for him. Thank you.”
I nodded at him, and I pulled on some clothes and headed back to my batcave, sure that Quinton would join me once he was up and had some caffeine in him. Hopefully I’d have some more answers for him by then.
Chapter 23
Quinton
Aiden brought me coffee in bed, probably because he didn’t want to deal with my attitude. “I’m going to work, but I told Cassius you wouldn't be in,” he said, sitting on the edge of the bed.
Fuck, he was, like, up and dressed and showered already. Fucking morning people. I had a vague recollection of Dexter coming in and Liam leaving to go do research.
“Yeah,” I grumbled. “I wanna go see this through to the end.”
“I figured you would,” Aiden agreed. “I’m glad. I’m glad they’ll be saving people and shutting down this ring.”
