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One of the other women elbowed her, hissing, “Ren.”
“What? Seeing that was almost worth a thousand years in Hell. Bet he’s off to lick his wounds. Didn’t even need his tail out to see it was between his legs.”
The other demons gaped at her.
Onyx laughed, all sadness gone as if it had never been. “You and I need to spend more time together.”
Ren grinned evilly.
Nico looped an arm around Onyx and pulled him against his chest. “It’s time to go home, mate.”
Onyx melted against him. “Best idea I’ve heard all night.”
31
ONYX
The next week flew by,one thing after another annoying Onyx to no end. Why couldn’t the world leave him alone? He had a mate, and every minute he wasn’t strapped to his bed at Nico’s mercy was a waste.
Admittedly, the Orlovs had been dealt with, and that was worth taking the time away from bed to sort out. Rowan, Nico, and Valac had taken care of the brunt of it, with Onyx’s supervision. Emmett hadn’t been given the option to flee. Onyx had seen to that personally.
Michael, Nico’s other problem, had been taken care of along with the vampires. Apparently, he’d come back to Shearwater Landing under the impression that Nico had taken up with his ex-girlfriend, and had broken into Nico’s apartment looking for an item to use to track his ex down. After that hadn’t worked, he’d joined the Orlovs, since Rowan and Nico were mutual enemies, and their plans had turned to poison.
Onyx hated that Nico hadn’t come to him when he’d been in trouble, but he understood. That would never happen again. They had each other, and Nico didn’t have to put on a brave face or spare Onyx his troubles.
Luc hadn’t popped up. Onyx felt like a fool for believing his brother wanted to repair their destroyed relationship. Maybe everything he’d said had been to grease the wheels of his escape, garner a little sympathy, and avoid the prison Onyx, Ash, and Dante had built for him.
Nico said to give Luc time.
Onyx checked the mail as he entered his building, finding a letter. He’d been at the gallery, meeting with Jade, whose name was actually Fiona. With their initial meeting concluded and the gallery in Scott’s care, and Harper and Ash looking after The Herb Emporium for a few days, Onyx hoped to have Nico and the loft to himself for at least forty-eight hours without interruption.
He carried the letter upstairs and threw it on the entryway table. “Where’s my mate? I’m lonely.”
Nico chuckled from a seat by the window. He had a book on his lap and a bourbon in his hand. “I’m right here, little butterfly.”
“Good.” Onyx hurried over, his heart fluttering.
He hadn’t doubted Nico would be waiting as he’d promised. Nico was dependable and would reassure Onyx that he wasn’t being abandoned whenever he needed.
“You do realize I’m going to have to return to work eventually. Having the shop closed after I got poisoned was necessary, and I need these next few days off, but I’m not ready to be a kept man.”
Onyx perched on Nico’s lap. “I should hope not. You’ll have to stay occupied while I’m at the gallery. Scott hates having people underfoot.”
Nico buried his face in Onyx’s hair and inhaled. “We can’t upset Scott.”
“No, especially when he’s lining up a cat adoption for me.”
Nico pulled back. “What?”
Onyx pouted. “I’m getting a cat. You’re very important, but I need someone else around when you’re back at your apartment. As much as I hate to admit it, Dante might be onto something with animal companions.”
Onyx wasn’t actually keeping Nico prisoner as he’d fantasized, and they’d decided not to move in together yet.
Nico hummed. “I figured you’d lurk in my window while I was at home. Not get a cat to fill the void of my absence.”
Onyx playfully nudged Nico’s shoulder. “Dick. I’ve got a life. And soon, a very cute cat.” He paused dramatically. “You aren’t going to get scared on me, are you?”
“Brat,” Nico growled, affection flooding the bond. “I should teach you not to tease me.”
