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    rare one-night stands, even when he bottomed. And yet, with Garth, he found himself imagining something different. Sinful pictures of extreme pleasure flashed through his mind’s eye. He could see the light shining off their sweat-slicked bodies, hear the slap of flesh against flesh, and feel the burn inside his anus when Garth invaded him.
    Alas, the image began to fade when Garth broke the kiss, allowing Nicolas to breathe. For a few moments, they just stood there, staring at each other. All the while, Nicolas was acutely aware of the hard-on pressing against his hip and his own erection still straining in his jeans. What would Garth say? Would he insist on staying the night? If so, how should Nicolas answer?
    The solution to his little dilemma came faster than he’d have liked. “Right,” Garth said breathlessly. “I should be going. Long day tomorrow and all that.”
    He released Nicolas from the impromptu embrace, and all of a sudden, Nicolas didn’t want the other man to go. In fact, he couldn’t think of any better idea than have Garth stay, preferably in Nicolas’s bed. However, he somehow found the strength to nod. “That would probably be best.” Garth was right. There were too many problems now for Nicolas to make an informed and rational decision. He needed to take his time and think about this.
    Garth kissed his hand, and Nicolas began to lead the other man out. As Garth stood in the doorway, he turned toward Nicolas one more time. “Take care of yourself tomorrow, okay?”
    It was a bit silly that Garth felt the need to say such a thing, since they would meet the next day anyway, at least according to the plan.
    Garth and Soren were supposed to come to Nicolas’s, together with Daniel and Skylar. From there, the two carnivores would leave to the club. Still, Garth’s concern touched Nicolas.
    “I will,” he replied.
    In silence, he led Garth to the exit. For a few moments, both of them stood in the doorway. Nicolas might have actually told the man 16
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    to stay, but finally, Garth stepped outside and, with another look back, left Nicolas’s apartment. Nicolas had the sudden urge to just stare at the man until Garth disappeared out of the building altogether. Just because of that need, he closed the door as quickly as he could. He would not follow Garth with his gaze like some mooning maiden. He refused to make a fool out of himself like that.
    His anger spiked half out of self-disgust, half out of suppressed arousal. He stalked to his bedroom and opened his secret stash of weapons. He needed to pick one for tomorrow anyway. He might as well do it now. Perhaps it would make him forget about blue bedroom eyes and soft blond hair.

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    Garth opened his apartment door with a tired sigh. The entire day had drained him more than he’d have thought possible. It was hard to face his past once again, and hearing about the crimes Heathcliff Cunningham committed against the werewolves made all sorts of unpleasant memories stir in his head.
    As he stepped into the living room area, he heard the distinct sound of small feet thumping against the hardwood floor. He turned, just in time to be jumped by two tiny bodies. “Dad!” the two children shouted in delight. “You’re late.”
    Garth hugged his sons tightly, already feeling a bit better. “Had an important meeting,” he explained. “And how have you boys been?”
    Preston and Corbin broke away from him and grinned wordlessly.
    Garth could only imagine what that expression meant. Indeed, moments later, the babysitter, Gina, ran toward him. “Mr. Mckenna, I can’t do this anymore.” She huffed, her eyes wild, her clothes wet, and her hair sticking out oddly.
    Garth groaned. He didn’t need this after the day he’d had. “Gina, just… Not now. I’ll give you a raise. How’s that?”

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    He was already paying her more than any babysitter ever earned, but his kits