Adonis by L Sherleen

Author:L Sherleen [Sherleen, L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-10T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

Connor passed out in the backseat, only grunting when Laurence climbed in with him and lifted his legs onto his lap. When Laurence rubbed his calves and started saying how “cute” Connor was while sleeping like a little “angel,” Connor found the energy to open his eyes and glare.

In the front seat, Trevor laughed.

“Feck sake, Laurence,” Nick muttered, obviously deeply perturbed. For once, Connor agreed with Nick.

“If you say anything else, next time we’re swimming, I’ll drown you,” Connor warned him. His voice came out hoarse. It itched, and he suspected he had a cold starting up. Perhaps all his time spent in the water with Adonis was having an effect on him… that wouldn’t stop him from sneaking out tonight, though. So long as he stayed awake.

“Dad, he can’t say stuff like that,” Nick said angrily.

“I’m more concerned by what’s coming out of Laurence’s mouth, to be honest,” Trevor said. “Of all the ways I could describe Connor… no offence, but ‘angel’ isn’t high on the list.”

“I would be offended if it was,” Connor said back.

Laurence poked Connor’s calves. “Connor won’t drown me, Nick,” he said, unconcerned. “He might drown you, though. If you don’t learn to be nice.”

“I’ll be nice to people who deserve it.”

“And maybe you should be worried about whether or not you are also deserving, no?” Laurence said, kicking the back of Nick’s chair.

“Okay, boys.” Trevor stepped in as Nick swung around. Connor peeked through his lashes to see Nick scowling at Laurence.

“Don’t kick my chair,” Nick warned, pissed.

“I didn’t,” Laurence said and kicked it again.

“Boys, please,” Trevor said, voice rising. “Laurence, leave Nick alone. And Nick—leave Connor alone.”

“Suppose I am the angel in this situation, hm?” Connor said aloud. “I’m the only one behaving.”

“I didn’t even do anything,” Laurence said.

“Neither did I!” Nick said, irritated.

“Oh, look at that. We’re home. Just in time,” Trevor said as they turned down their dirt drive.

Connor didn’t even bother sitting up, lying on his back as they bounced their way to the house.

Laurence leaned forward abruptly. “Your dad’s here,” he said, tapping Connor’s knee.

Connor frowned at the ceiling. “Really?” He quickly brainstormed, but he was sure he’d already returned everything he’d borrowed from Ben.

“And another Jeep just like his,” Laurence added.

Connor sat up; two identical jeeps were parked in front of the house. “That’s Arthur’s one. He works with my dad at the lab. No idea what he’s doing here.”

Connor’s mind immediately jumped to Adonis. Had something happened to him? Concern spiked in his blood. As Trevor pulled up, Connor got out of the car first, trotting to the door. He opened the front door and followed the hub of voices to the kitchen. Arthur and Austin sat at the kitchen table while Edith and his dad stood by the sink. All heads turned toward him when he walked in; Connor’s gaze snagged on Austin, confused by his presence. The only other car outside was Edith’s… had he ambushed Connor at the house because Connor wouldn’t meet with him?

“Throwing a party, Mom?” Connor asked.

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