3013: Targeted by Susan Hayes

Author:Susan Hayes [Hayes, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: mmmm
Publisher: Black Scroll Publications
Published: 2015-02-03T08:00:00+00:00

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CHAPTER TEN

Brandt had just poured two mugs of coffee when he heard Hawke coming up the stairs. After years of living together, they had synched their morning ritual to the minute. He turned to offer Hawke his mug and froze as he registered a second presence in the kitchen, T’karra…holding Hawke’s hand.

Interesting.

“You’re up early, T’karra. I thought you’d still be sleeping after the day you had yesterday,” Brandt said, trying to ignore the few dozen questions that were tripping over each other in an attempt to be the first out of his mouth.

“I’m a light sleeper. When Hawke headed downstairs, I heard him and decided to follow.”

“And then she proceeded to beat my ass like I was wet-behind-the-ears recruit.” Hawke lifted his shirt to show off a set of scratches that ran across his chest.

“I hope you pounded some sense into his thick head while you were at it. So, all it took to get you two talking about was a few rounds of no-holds-barred brawling, and you didn’t even invite me.”

“I’ve been telling you for years, you snooze, you lose.”

T’karra let go of Hawke’s hand and crossed the kitchen, stopping right in front of Brandt. Without a word she took the steaming mugs of coffee, set them on the counter, then took his hands in hers. Her lips parted, but no words came out, and he realized she was actually unsure of herself. She was the most determined, confident female he’d ever known, and it meant a great deal to see that tiny sign of uncertainty. It told him that whatever was about to happen, it was important to her.

“You didn’t lose anything, Brandt. Hawke and I had some things we needed to work out alone, and we’ve done that. Unless you need to go a few rounds with me for some reason, I think we can skip that part.”

“There are a great many things I’d like to do with you, starshine, but fighting isn’t one of them.” He tugged on her hands, drawing her in close enough to do what he’d been aching to do for days. He kissed her, and the moment her lips parted beneath his, Brandt’s world went up in flames. She let go of his hands to wrap her arms around his waist, pressing her body tight to his. The scent and taste of her filled his senses, a spicy sweetness that was as unique as she was. He let go of her hands and grasped her hips, turning them both so that she was pinned up against the counter.

“And that’s my cue to go grab a shower…unless you two care to join me?” Hawke asked, snagging one of the mugs of coffee off the counter on his way out. T’karra waved him off without breaking their kiss, and Brandt felt something snap into place deep within his heart. She already fit into their lives so well it was as if she was somehow fated for them. Not that he believed in fate. Hard

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