Chances Something In Common 6 by Talia Carmichael

Author:Talia Carmichael [Carmichael, Talia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary, Gay, General
ISBN: 9781623800963
Google: GPHuXXV2d4cC
Amazon: B00AAXDMWK
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2012-11-19T11:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

HOURS later, Aristotle got out of his truck, his stomach unsettled even though he didn’t know the details of what was going on. He’d heard it was about a little girl and then later from what he gleaned from Theron and the others involved, someone had hurt her. The very idea that someone would hurt a child was too much to contemplate. He thought of Jordan and the other kids at Treble Duo, and what the place meant to them. Watching Theron in action today, he could see the toll it took on him, but he still worked to do what he needed to get the child safe. Aristotle had thought he knew what Theron dealt with, but today had shown him he had no idea of the depravity of people who were supposed to protect their blood. He was grateful to his parents, and made a mental note to call them. He glanced up as Theron’s vehicle pulled in, parking beside his. Aristotle met him in front of the hood. Theron’s grip on his waist was tight. Aristotle held him; they stood there for a long time.

Theron pulled back, studying him. “Thanks for being there today. I know you—”

“Don’t. I’m here for you, whatever you need.”

He nodded. “What I need now is something that has nothing to do with what happened.” Theron frowned. “Wait… didn’t you have a meeting today?”

“You don’t want to hear about something so trivial right now.” Aristotle couldn’t imagine Theron would care at this time.

“Life is not trivial. If you wallow in all the bad and don’t appreciate the good, you’ll burn out.” Theron slid his hand into Aristotle’s, intertwining their fingers. “Walk with me and tell me about your meeting.”

“Okay. I met with the owners of the shop that sells artisan products. I agreed to let them have some pieces for their store.” Aristotle rubbed his hand on the back of his neck. “I’m leaving the arrangements for them to come pick up some of the items to Dalton, and any future needs to him too.” Aristotle snorted, lowering his hand. “Better him than me to deal with the store manager. He was fawning all over me. He even lamented that he wished I were gay so he could have me. Dalton almost choked, he was trying so hard not to laugh. I was blunt and let him know he wasn’t my type, and I was already involved with someone. I didn’t call you my boyfriend or anything.” Aristotle glanced at Theron. “Dalton put you on the spot earlier when he called you my boyfriend—”

Theron cut him off. “He didn’t. If I hadn’t agreed, I would have corrected him. If this man tries to come onto you again, tell him I don’t share and don’t take kindly to you being flirted with.”

“I will.” Aristotle hugged him across the waist as they moved farther from the house. “The meeting today got me thinking about the custom orders I’ve been getting that I can’t fill.

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