Page 64 of Primal Bonds 1

Adam said, “Thanks.” He got up and made a quick phone call. Within minutes, the door opened and two men in black suits came in. One picked Debra up while the other said, “Sirs.”

Adam said, “Take her back to her place.”

“She won’t be up for a couple of hours yet,” Nolan said. “You have plenty of time.”

“Yes, sirs,” the man said, and he and his partner left, taking the unconscious Debra with them.

Now that Debra’s memory was taken care of, Adam said, “I should see how Shiro is getting on.”

Nolan said, “You worry about him too much. You’re not his guardian, Adam.”

Adam chuckled. “Yeah, I’m not, but I like worrying about him.” He left the study room then, and Nolan followed.

As Adam headed toward Shiro’s room on the other side of the penthouse, Nolan went into the open-plan kitchen and started searching for something strong to drink.

Adam knocked on Shiro’s door and then opened it tosee Shiro and Lan sitting on the bed. He said, “All good now,” as he walked into the room.

Lan asked, “Does that mean we can come out?”

Adam chuckled. “Yes.”

“Awesome,” Lan said and merrily hopped off the bed. Then he headed out the door, calling, “Master Nolan? Can we like stay for dinner?”

In the kitchen and in the process of pouring himself a glass of whiskey, Nolan said, “Of course we’re staying for dinner. We deserve at least a meal after I’ve gone out of my way on my day off to come here and fix Adam’s shit.”

Lan burst out laughing. “Yeah, you say that but you were freakin’ happy when Master Adam called you before.”

“Shut up, you little rascal,” Nolan quipped.

“Look at him,” Nolan said sourly to Chase about four hours later. “Just look at him, smiling like an idiot. I can’t believe my brother, the infamous beautiful monster, the head of the fearsome Sullivan Clan, has turned into a smiling idiot.”

Nolan was right, Adam thought, he had indeed turned into a mushy, smiling idiot and a doting guardian since he had taken Shiro in, which hadn’t been that long. He must admit though, seeing Shiro so happy when the boy finally met with his adopted brother was a joy to watch. He was glad he and Chase had instigated their meeting.

Rings of cheerful laughter from Shiro, Aka, and Lanechoed across the penthouse from the other room once more. Adam chuckled and Nolan rolled his eyes.

Chase said, “He’s not the only one. I saw you grinning like an idiot, too, when you saw how happy Lan was when he was finally reunited with his childhood friends.”

“Shut up, Chase,” Nolan snapped. “I wasn’t… grinning. I was frowning… with annoyance. I can bet you a hundred bucks that brat is going to beg to stay the night. No, not just the night, but two, since it’s his days off.”

Adam said, “And I’m going to let him. They need time together. Shiro has spent the last six months searching for Aka, and Lan hadn’t seen Shiro and Aka since they were thirteen.”

Chase nodded, chuckling. “Besides, it’s not like your life will be in any danger if Lan is away for a night or two.” He added, “It’s not like you’ll be missing out on anything fun if Lan isn’t around. As for me, well, I will definitely be missing out on some fun.”

“I swear you’re teasing me, Chase,” Nolan said. “And just a reminder, I have boundaries, unlike you, idiot doctor. I don’t go fucking my own employee.”

Chase shrugged his shoulders. “At least I’m true to myself. I go after what I want and the reward is fucking satisfying.”

Adam said, “You’re too stubborn, Nolan. Don’t go sulking when Lan is taken away.”

Nolan snorted. “Yeah, like that’s ever going to happen. Lan is very loyal to me.”

Adam said, “Sure, I don’t deny Lan is loyal to you, but as for him sticking around long term, I don’t know about that. Lan is quite close with the other guys he’sfriends with, that wolf bunch. The boy is a pretty little thing and a lot of older guys and girls finds him attractive. You’re not the only one, Nolan. I’ve witnessed quite a few confessions over the years since he came to work for us, and it won’t be long until someone appears and snatches him away.”

Nolan narrowed his eyes. “That’s nonsense.” He folded his arms across his chest. “I’m with him nearly twenty-four seven, and I’ve never seen anyone confessing to him, let alone dare to even snatch him away from me.”

“That’s because you’re with him,” Chase said. “No one is going to confess to Lan when you’re around.”

Adam chuckled. “Rather than Lan acting as a bodyguard, I fear it’s the other way around.”