back and he really didn’t want to leave.
“What in the world could Cyril serve that would be half as tempting as you?”
“Seriously. Stop,” Sage ordered but his hand curved around Lavender’s ass and squeezed. Lavender groaned as his lips dragged along Sage’s jaw.
“I can’t help it. You look so good in a suit and it makes me want to take you home and then I miss being home and in our bed. And once I start thinking about being home, I miss Robin and I want to see my dog... I couldn’t wait for Robin to get back from his trip with Maddie’s parents,” Lavender complained. The mood had passed so Lavender sighed longingly as he stepped back and wound the tie around Sage’s neck. It took just a few quick flicks and Lavender was pleased as he smoothed the front and sides of Sage’s shirt. It was cut to fit him snugly because the coat barely left him room to breathe. “Thank you for humoring me,” Lavender said as he took Sage’s coat off the hanger and helped him into it. The charcoal wool had subtle flecks of lavender and Sage looked devastating in the slim fit, flat-front trousers. The suit certainly wasn’t designed for comfort. Or sitting, really. Sage shrugged as he turned and patiently allowed Lavender to shape the silk floral handkerchief into a rose and tuck a sprig of fresh lavender into the lapel.
“I’m married to you. I can’t turn up to dinner looking like a tool,” he said then leaned close and pressed a kiss to Lavender’s lips. “And I’ve got a reputation to uphold. What kind of fucktoy would I be if I couldn’t carry off a decent suit?” He asked.
“Damn it. Now I really don’t want to go down there,” Lavender pouted.
“Let’s go. The sooner we get it over with, the sooner we can fuck and put this day behind us,” Sage said and gave Lavender’s erection a playful squeeze before he turned and headed for the door.
“That was so uncalled for,” Lavender muttered as he followed and slammed the door shut behind him.
“Oh. Speaking of uncalled for,” Sage said and swung his head toward Reginald and Paul’s suite. “Are you keeping an eye on that?” He whispered. Lavender pulled a face as he offered his arm.
“I’m afraid to look away. Every time I take my eyes off of him he damn near sets the world on fire,” he said. Sage clicked his teeth and hugged his arm.
“He means well but he’s not happy that Paul’s leaving. I’m worried about what he’s going to do if he gets bored or decides all of this is taking too long,” he explained under his breath and they paused at the bottom of the stairs, before turning into the study.
“I don’t believe he’s bored,” Lavender breathed, just so Sage could hear him.
“What do you mean?”
“I think he’s up to something and I can’t decide if I should interfere or continue to turn a blind eye,” he confided. Sage’s eyes tightened as he considered.
“I say let him go. Whatever he’s up to, he’s doing it to protect you and Paul first so I wouldn’t worry,” he said with another shrug and went to go but Lavender stopped him.
“You’re absolutely right but there’s a good chance that whatever he does could put us at odds with...” His eyes swept around the foyer suggestively.
“Huh.” Sage gave it a moment then shook his head. “I’ll still put my faith in Reginald. Blink might be playing three-dimensional chess but Reginald’s playing from the future and he’s already beat him,” he said and held up a finger as he looked around. “But that’s just between you and me. Don’t tell that shit I said anything or I’ll deny it,” he swore. Lavender chuckled as he followed and went ahead and enjoyed the view.
“My God, your ass is spectacular in those trousers,” he whimpered and Sage flashed him a devilish smirk.
“I’m glad you think so. I plan on getting trashed and acting filthy later,” he warned and left Lavender flustered and distracted as Sage headed for the bar.
“Damn it!” He spat then spotted Toly by the fireplace. He was sitting on the armrest and Wilder was deep in conversation with Denver and Ezra on the sofa. Hawk was nodding along as he stared into a scotch. They were forming their own little clique within the house and Toly and Ezra’s eyes narrowed as Reginald wandered in with Paul. Both looked rushed and a