Daddy Frost [Midnight Falls 24] (The Lynn Hagen ManLove Collection) by Lynn Hagen

Author:Lynn Hagen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Published: 2024-10-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Delta stood in front of the expansive multi-paned windows that dominated the far wall in Kalen’s bedroom, staring at the dark forest.

He was ashamed to admit how he’d prejudged Kalen. He was a huge biker-looking guy, and truthfully, Delta had expected his bedroom to either be barren or cluttered.

But the room he stood in was the complete opposite. The rustic masculine elegance had taken him by surprise.

The high, coffered ceiling was crafted from thick wooden beams with strategically placed spotlights that cast pools of warm light, creating a cozy ambiance.

The hardwood floor was stained in a rich, warm brown and covered partially by a woven rug with intricate patterns that added texture and warmth underfoot.

Although the most striking feature in the bedroom was the windows, which led to a wide balcony outside, it was the king-sized bed—draped in a neutral plush comforter and flanked by two matching nightstands—that called to Delta’s fatigue.

But sleep wasn’t happening right now. Not when Kalen was reclined in the cushioned armchair, patiently waiting for answers.

Which the man deserved after the insane chase this evening. Delta was still rattled that someone had actually come after him, making the reality of his situation hit home.

He took a seat on the side of the bed, unprepared for how soft the mattress was, tempting him to sink back into its comfort. Brushing his hand over the comforter, Delta said, “My entire life my mom kept her brother away from me.”

“Why is that?” Kalen asked, a slight edge to his voice.

“It’s not what you’re thinking,” Delta reassured him. “My uncle is a dangerous man, but as far as I know, he’s not a degenerate.”

Kalen visibly relaxed, giving a single nod, as if relieved Delta hadn’t suffered at the hands of a deviant.

“I never understood why she’d refused to let him around me, until after she’d died.” He wrapped his arms around himself, wishing like hell his mom had given him some kind of warning about her brother.

“Leo is…” He tried to think of a fitting way to describe his uncle. “He’s the type of guy you would take one look at and just know he eats kittens for breakfast.”

Which was why Delta kept cursing his stupidity. He knew his mom didn’t want him around Leo, yet he’d been starving for a masculine presence in his life.

Too bad Delta hadn’t met Kalen before Leo had sprinkled all kinds of craziness into his life. But even if he had listened to his mom, Leo was tenacious. He kept showing up at all hours, day or night. His uncle’s preferred method of convincing Delta to help him out was intimidation.

And Leo intimidated the hell out of him.

Lately, his preferred method was physically hurting Delta. A hard twist of the arm, a backhand to the face, shoved against the wall. It was now to the point that Delta was afraid to go home, knowing his uncle would be there, waiting on the porch.

Though, with the last visit, Leo had been inside his house. Delta had come home and locked his door, only to find his uncle waiting for him on the couch.

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