Michael “I can drive you home. “ Mike said once the gathering in the manor was over and everyone began to leave. Killian glanced over to the others. No one had paid any attention to the offer, and after all, Mike was Killian’s bodyguard, there was nothing strange in this. “I will be out in ten minutes, “ Killian said, casually and Mike nodded. “I will be waiting for you in the car. “ The others from the gang still didn’t notice anything and Mike went out. Jesse was out of sight and that was a good thing- otherwise, he would have told him not to do it and all those things Jesse was saying. Mike got in the sports car parked in front of the main gate of the mansion. Killian went out of the building exactly ten minutes after he’d told him he would be there. His boss said goodbye to the others and as he was standing under the brightly lit front gate of the manor Mike noticed again how handsome Killian was. He was smiling, and he was always the most beautiful man he’d ever

Michael He was staring at the endless blue above him. Then his eyes slid down and met with the other endless blue. Although it wasn’t exactly blue, since at this time of the year both the sea and the sky had that grey tint they always had in winter. But today, the weather was nicer and the sun was peeking through the occasional clouds. It didn’t bring warmth but it made the place look prettier. Michael had never been to this part of the country, but it was nice. Calm. Away from everything. He took a breath of the salty air and said. “Let’s run away. “ Killian laughed. “Okay. Where are we going?” “There are many places I haven’t been to. Let’s go somewhere we both never went to. “ Killian thought. “You know, I haven’t really spent much time in the US.” “No?” “No, not really. I’ve wanted to, though. “ “Why?” “I don’t know. “ he said lightly, “Many of the books I was reading before were about those guys who..you know, left everything and went travelling all over the US,

Michael He got directly home after he left Killian to his place. Mike considered dinner, then a shower and going to bed, when his phone rang. He picked it up straight away, without even looking at who the caller was. “Hey, all fine. “ “Mike?” It was his partner, “Oh, hi, Jesse. What’s up? “ “Of course, it’s me who did you expect?? “ Jesse exclaimed. Killian, he thought. “My mother, maybe. “ Mike joked but Jesse didn’t laugh. Mike was in a great mood- no, more than that. All of the things that had happened in the past few days were still something he had to think over. His being with Killian like this was something he had been hoping for forever. He wasn’t just going to come back here and pretend nothing had happened. Mike had even decided to talk to Killian. For real. Sit down and talk to Killian and ask him. Perhaps getting out of here wasn’t such a stupid or impossible thought. Maybe they could really run away and never come back. “Mike?” Jesse asked, “Are you even

Michael What exactly did Garrey know about Killian and him? No, it wasn’t possible. Jesse can’t have told Garrey about the mate bond.Mike and Garrey sat in silence until Garrey broke it. “I’ve known Killian since he was a kid. ““Yes, he mentioned it. ‘“But did he tell you anything else besides he knew me for that long? Where and how we met?’“No.”Garrey laughed quietly.“Of course, he didn’t. He… was nothing like he is now, but that’s only at first glance. Under the impenetrable shell, he is still the same boy who believes in the good in people although he pretends that is not true and he doesn’t care about anything. It’s not easy believing in anything if you were raised on the streets.““The streets?”Mike asked, surprised,“But…”“Yes. I know it sounds unbelievable, but it’s true. “Garrey told him about how the two met and what had happened before. Then Garrey leaned back against the chair and said.“He did so many things only because he had promised to help e, to return the

Flynn He couldn’t stop himself from smiling. This was better than he’d expected. Imagining this was one thing, but seeing it happen was another. Flynn was triumphant. And he was going to marvel at the glory of his victory. “What do you think, Killian? “ he continued, “Mike. Why the hell did you choose him for your bodyguard? Are you really that stupid? Or was it the way he looks that swept you? “ Flynn snorted, “Who do you think should tell Richard? He already knows you’ve been fucking your bodyguard. “ Flynn snickered again. “If you are wondering how he knew that, you can thank me. Of course, I would tell Richard. Unlike you and your wolf, I am loyal.” “To who? The police?” “Don’t play the smart ass and waste my time. I am loyal!” “It doesn’t seem like it. “ Flynn yelled. He was so mad he was going to shoot Killian right then and there. “You sound hysterical. “ Killian said, still flatly. “Am I hysterical?” Flynn’s laughter echoed in the warehouse “I am telling you Mik