Malakai (Stone Society #13) - Faith Gibson Page 0,58

hands on his shoulders as he tapped on the keyboard.

“It was just me, but now, you’re here,” he explained, but Josie didn’t like his reasoning. She wasn’t more important than he was, but she knew he felt because he was a Gargoyle, he could protect himself. “Okay, we’re back online.” When he turned the chair to face her, his eyebrows rose, and he let out a low whistle. “You look stunning.”

“Thanks. Is this okay for a barbecue? I’m not one for wearing shorts in public.”

“It’s perfect. I know you said it’s hard to find shorts that fit you, but is that the only reason you don’t wear them out? Because I have to tell you, you have amazing legs. On second thought, never wear shorts again unless we’re alone.” Kai grabbed Josie around the waist and settled her on his lap. He ghosted his fingers over her shin, then traced a trail up past her knee. When his hand continued higher, she grabbed his wrist.

“You keep doing that and we won’t make it to Frey’s.”

“But you’re so sexy,” he groused against her neck. Kai inhaled deeply, and Josie chuckled.

“Let’s go, Mate.” Josie climbed to her feet, but not before Kai sucked on her neck. Josie shivered, rethinking leaving the house. Then logic overrode her libido. They could have all the sex when they got home. It was time to go meet some more of Kai’s Clan.

When they entered the garage, Kai asked, “Jeep or Veyron?”

“I feel like that’s a trick question. If I say Veyron, you’re going to think I’m stuck up and don’t like the Jeep. If I choose Jeep, well, I don’t know what you’ll think.”

“There’s no right or wrong answer, Sunshine. We can take your car for all I care.”

“Ugh, no. I bought my sedan because it was practical. The lower payment allowed me to lease a nice apartment. Speaking of, I need to find out how much it’s going to cost to break my lease.”

“Whatever it costs will be worth it. Shit, I forgot to call Sixx with everything that happened this morning. I’ll do that on the way.” Kai led Josie to the sports car and opened the door. She was glad he didn’t make her decide because she didn’t want to sound pretentious. She loved the Jeep, but how often did someone like her get to ride in an exotic vehicle?

As Kai was talking to Sixx, Josie found it surreal. This male was Desmond Rothchild’s father. After making the quickest deal ever in regards to Kai and Josie buying the house, Kai asked how Desirae and Simone were doing. Josie was fascinated with talk of pregnant mates, learning Desi – as Sixx called his son – was a half-blood, and his mate was the daughter of something called a Hound. When they ended the call, Kai explained the Hound was a Gryphon shifter. Tessa’s brother, Tamian, was mated to a Gryphon, and that’s how the Gargoyles found out there was another species of shifters in the world. Josie couldn’t wait to hear about all the mates and how they met their Gargoyles.

As with the one at home, Frey’s security box didn’t work from voice activation. Kai called Frey, and instead of giving him a code, Frey met them at the gate. It opened as he approached from the inside.

“Julian said more of them are acting up?” Frey asked through Kai’s open window.

“Yes. He had me open mine with a numerical code. He’s personally checking each one, so you probably need to let him know to add yours to the list.”

“I don’t like this. If it were just one, I wouldn’t worry, but he designed these himself. There’s no way they’re all glitching at the same time.”

“You might want to check your security feed. My cameras were turned off, but with the strange visitor I had Saturday, I’m thinking someone from Drago’s camp could be sabotaging the boxes.”

“Let’s go check. I’ll meet you at the house.” Frey took off jogging, and they followed in the car. Josie had so many questions about what was going on, but she kept them to herself for the time being.

Frey’s mate, Abbi, met them on the front porch. Their home was also large and nestled on a large tract of wooded land. The house was more rustic than the one she and Kai were buying, but Josie could feel the love as soon as she stepped inside. After introductions were made, Kai and Frey went to check on the