Dark Secrets Unveiled (The Children of the Gods #45) - I.T. Lucas Page 0,84

left right away to rescue Amanda.”

A beautiful pink hue crept up Syssi’s cheeks. “And I would have been perfectly fine with that, but it’s different for a man. He needs to be in a better shape to, you know…”

“You mean to get it up?”

Her cheeks reddened even further. “It’s physiological.”

The image she’d painted in his head had his fangs tingle, and his venom glands swell, as did the rest of his male anatomy. “Trust me, sweet girl, I could have been half-dead and still pleasured you thoroughly.”

Syssi shook her head. “You are so bad. Those are not the kinds of things you should say in front of your sister.”

“Why not? We just embarrassed her by interrupting her private time with David. I’m only being fair. True?” He looked at Sari.

Smiling, she shook her head. “I’m staying out of it.” She pulled out her phone. “I’ll have Ojidu bring refreshments.”

“Good, we didn’t have breakfast yet and only grabbed coffees on the way.” He glanced at his wife and winked. “Syssi and I lingered in bed until late, and then Mother called with the news about David waking up, and we had to rush.”

“Speaking of Annani, what’s taking her and Alena so long?” Syssi asked.

The answer came a second later when a knock sounded at the door.

Sari rose to her feet. “That must be them.” She walked over and opened the way.

“Good morning, Mother.”

“Good morning indeed.” Annani swept into the room. “Where is David?”

“He’ll be right out.” Sari glanced at the bedroom door and frowned. “He should have been done changing by now.”

“Maybe he’s taking a shower?” Syssi suggested.

Holding a huge bouquet of flowers, Alena followed their mother inside. “Do you have a vase for these?”

“Just put them on the counter and Ojidu will take care of them when he comes with the refreshments. I need to check on David.”

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Sari

Suddenly worried, Sari forced her legs to walk at a measured speed. What if David had overexerted himself before when he’d lifted her onto his lap and was now passed out on the floor?

As she opened the door to the bedroom and stepped inside, a muffled curse coming from the direction of the walk-in closet led her to where David was.

Standing in front of the mirror, barefoot and bare-chested, he looked perfectly fine and good enough to eat in a pair of dark blue jeans.

“I was worried about you. What’s going on?”

He turned around and pointed at his jeans. “Look. How am I supposed to go out there like this?”

They were a little baggy on him, but it was nothing a belt couldn’t solve. “You lost some weight, but you’ll regain it in no time. That’s not a reason to be upset.”

“That’s not what’s bothering me. They are too short. They must have shrunk in the wash.” He motioned at the shelf, where his other pairs were neatly folded. “I tried them all, and they are all the same. Ojidu must have laundered them in hot water.”

“He wouldn’t do that.” She glanced at his feet.

The jeans were indeed slightly on the short side, but not by much. If he dropped them down a little, it wouldn’t be noticeable. “Maybe you’ve grown. I heard that it sometimes happens to adult Dormants during their transition.”

“That’s right.” He tapped his temple. “I forgot about that. Steven took my measurements when he did the physical, and he told me that I might grow a little taller and a lot bulkier.” He grimaced at his reflection. “I hope it happens sooner rather than later because right now I look like a scarecrow.”

“No, you don’t.” Sari hugged him from behind and smoothed her hand over his chest. It was still well-defined, just a little less so. “You are very handsome, and I can’t wait for my overbearing family to leave so I can have you all to myself.” She kissed his shoulder.

“Are they here already?”

She let go of him and reached for one of his button-down shirts. “Kian, Syssi, my mother, and Alena are here, and Dalhu and Amanda will join a little later.” Chuckling, she handed him the shirt. “I hope that they are not running around looking for a gift for you.”

“Why not? I could use another pair of boots. A tapestry or a painting would be appreciated as well.”

He was teasing, but she wondered whether he was thinking of her apartment or his home in California when he envisioned hanging up the tapestry or the artwork.

There were so many things that they still needed to discuss,