The Arrangement by Cat Grant

Author:Cat Grant [Grant, Cat]
Language: nld
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: erotic MM, Romance MM
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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Eric arrived back in Manhattan around nine o'clock on Sunday night. Ally rode along in the limo to the airport; when he climbed in next to her, she was alarmed at how exhausted he looked. The skin around his eyes appeared purplish and paper-thin, and she could've sworn he'd lost five pounds since the previous weekend. Her alarm skyrocketed when he wrapped his arms around her, kissed her urgently and whispered, "I missed you." He'd never been given to such passionate displays of affection, not even in private.

They found Nick waiting for them in the living room when they got back to the penthouse. When he saw Eric, his face lit up like sunrise on a summer morning. Eric grinned back, dropping his briefcase where he stood, stepping forward to cup Nick's face with both hands and kiss him full on the mouth. Ally watched, blinking back joyful tears, especially when Eric turned and held out his hand to her, drawing her into their circle.

"Glad to be home?" Nick murmured.

Eric chuckled ruefully. "You have no idea."

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They went in to dinner, but Eric passed over his favorite hearts of romaine salad in favor of a glass of cabernet, sipping absently at it while he filled them in on the details of his week.

"We pushed like mad trying to clear the most pressing items off the agenda before the recess, but naturally we didn't get to everything." He sighed. "That intelligence bill we slaved over last weekend didn't make it, unfortunately.

Although by now I suppose I should be used to these kinds of setbacks."

"But you'll vote on it when you come back," Nick pointed out.

"Providing it hasn't dropped off everyone's radar by then."

"Well, I can't imagine you'll let that happen," Ally said.

"I doubt I'll have to shoulder all the responsibility. I've heard the White House isn't too happy that we adjourned without passing it. Something tells me the majority leader's in for an earful once we reconvene."

When the main course arrived—medium-rare chateaubriand, asparagus tips in butter with slivered almonds and garlic mashed potatoes—Ally was relieved to see Eric's appetite reassert itself, though she couldn't help noticing that he ate relatively small portions of each. He'd done the same thing at dinner with her in Washington last Saturday.

Apparently he'd fallen into the habit of dining late, but that didn't mean it agreed with him.

They took their coffee and dessert in the living room, where Eric crumpled on the couch with a grateful groan. Ally sat beside him, while Nick curled up on the floor in between 146

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them, his head resting on Eric's knee. She felt Eric stroking her hair and caught hold of his fingers, squeezing tightly. She felt so incredibly silly for starting that stupid fight with him last weekend. So what if they only saw each other once a month? A day or two of this made all the other bullshit worth it.

Eric finished his coffee and reached for his briefcase, pulling out an envelope, which he handed to her.

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