The Art of Possession by Cari Z

Author:Cari Z [Z, Cari]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 978-1-64405-268-6
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2019-07-19T05:00:00+00:00

PATRICIA TEXTED Alex as we walked up the hill, then informed me a minute later that he was going to meet us in the parking lot of our hotel. That was a relief—he’d gotten through his half of the ordeal intact, at least.

I should have known better. As soon as I saw Alex leaning against the side of Patricia’s car, I started to run toward him. My sense of guilt, which had died down a bit thanks to Patricia’s efforts, surged up stronger than ever as I took him in. Good lord, he looked like he’d been put through a paper shredder. The small, thin cuts, too many for me to count, weren’t even the worst of it, though. His poor face….

I stopped in front of him, panting, not quite knowing where to put my hands or even if it would be okay to touch him like this. His face was positively purple in places, his nose swelling up, and the way he was hunched over a little made me instinctively want to cross my legs. “What the bloody hell did she do to you?” I demanded.

Alex shrugged, then winced. “She beat me up,” he said, then his eyes went to my side. “Shit, you got stuck?”

“Not really, you—”

“Patricia,” Alex said, glancing her way. She was standing with her hands on her hips, a picture of exasperation. “We need to get him to a hospital.”

“I don’t need a hospital, you do,” I exclaimed. “He barely pricked my side with his knife, whereas you look like you went ten rounds with Wolverine.”

Alex half-smiled. “I didn’t figure you for a comics fan.”

“There have been several movies as well, and Hugh Jackman is exquisite in everything,” I said mock-primly, finally lowering my anxious hands once I felt sure that he was going to keep his feet. “Really, though, a hospital is—”

“Not necessary.” He looked back at Patricia. “What about—”

“Oh, for God’s sake, of course you’re coming home with me,” she interjected. “As though I would put you into another hotel after what happened today, much less this one! But neither of you are getting into my car looking like that,” she added. “Not before I lay down a towel. And why haven’t you gotten some ice? Never mind.” She held out her hand. “Give me your room key and sit down. I’ll get your things.”

He got out his wallet with a grunt and pulled out the keycard. “Don’t forget to check for—”

“Yes, I know. Despite evidence to the contrary today, I’m not an idiot.” She stalked off, and Alex tilted his face slightly up, letting his eyes shut. He looked bloody exhausted, and the glow of the warm afternoon sun did nothing to soften the injuries marked all over his skin. When he slumped a little, I took it as my cue to finally touch him.

I stood next to him against the car and leaned into him a bit so I could take his weight if he wanted to pass some to me. “I’m so sorry,” I said quietly.

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