Page 27 of Cultivating Caden
“Thank you, Quade!” With a nod the deliveryman turned and went back down the hall.
Taking the boxes into the kitchen, Caden grabbed a couple of sodas, then returned to the living room. Quade leaned forward and inhaled deeply.
“I smell meat. Fuck, chicken and sausage?”
“One for you, one for me. I got their Garden of Eatin’ pizza. Don’t wait on my account—dig in.”
They ate their pizzas in silence, Quade moaning as he bit into his slice.
“They make the best pizza.” He wiped a strand of cheese from his chin with a finger, then licked it off.
When Caden took his first bite, he couldn’t believe how delicious it was. Thick crust, with perfectly seasoned sauce, and chunks of mushrooms, onions, green and red peppers, as well as veggie sausage and pepperoni, all covered with a generous layer of vegan cheese. It was like an orgasm in his mouth.
By the time they were done, Quade had eaten his entire eighteen-inch pizza and half of Caden’s, despite his protest about not liking vegan food. Happy and sated, Caden leaned back and watched as Quade devoured the remaining slice.
“So what are we doing tomorrow?”
“Mm, oh, I thought we’d start with breakfast, then wander around and show you some of the specialty shops. Some of the dwarves sell crystals you won’t find in any shop anywhere else. My favorites are the deep red ones. They’re like geodes, but they glow from some internal light. The dwarves call them life crystals. I’ve got a few in my place, and they’re amazing.”
It sounded great. In fact, the whole of Sanctuary did, but…. Caden sighed.
“Quade, I can’t stay here. I’ve got a life to get back to.”
Quade groaned, his head thrown back as he stared at the ceiling. “I’m sorry, but I can’t let you go.”
What the hell?
