Donnchadh - Lynn Hagen Page 0,14

you say yes?”

“God, you sound like Pete.” They’d circled around the walking paths and ended up back at the bench where they’d been seated. “Could you tell your dad no?”

“I don’t know my father and my mother isn’t worth the breath I’m using to talk about her.” That was a subject Donny never wanted to discuss. His gut clenched just thinking of the things she used to do and how no mother should ever treat her child that way.

“I’m sorry.” Getty stopped and placed a hand on Donny’s arm. Their connection was back, which made the dark cobwebs in his mind ease. “I guess you could say I don’t have a backbone. I felt trapped when he asked me, and to be honest, I didn’t have the heart to see him on the street.” Getty rolled his eyes as his hand fell away. “I told you it was complicated.”

Donny knew all too well what it felt like to be trapped in a situation you didn’t want to be in. At the time, he’d been powerless to do anything about it. He’d been young and untrained and at the mercy of others.

He’d vowed never to be in that situation again. Donny would eviscerate anyone who even thought of wielding that much power over him.

Yet, looking at his mate, he knew in his heart that Getty held power over him. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for the human. He was ready to go to Getty’s house and put his guests out on their asses.

All Getty had to do was ask.

“Is where you’re talking about far?” Getty asked, interrupting Donny’s thoughts.

Donny grinned. “It’s complicated.”

“No way.” Getty poked at Donny’s arm. “You can’t use my words against me.”

“It’s better I show you.” Donny coaxed Getty into walking again. Until they had the hellhound problem under control, he didn’t like being on the streets with his mate.

From the corner of his eye, he saw Cadeym lingering near Bistro, drinking from a brown and white to-go cup, leaning against the side of the brick building. He was keeping an eye on things, making sure it was safe for Donny and Getty to have their talk.

Donny hadn’t told Cadeym that Getty was his mate. Cadeym was the last demon warrior who was single, and he was already depressed as fuck that he hadn’t found his. The news that Getty was Donny’s mate… Shit, Donny wasn’t sure how the brother would act.

“Did you drive here?” Getty asked.

Donny repeated himself. “It’s complicated.”

“Lord, now you’re stuck on that.” They stopped at a gray sedan. “I need my laptop and a few other things from my house. I have a feeling we’re going to your place, so I’m guessing I’ll need some clothes, too.”

“Just like that?” Donny asked. He was amazed his mate had agreed to go anywhere with him. But it set Donny at ease knowing Getty would be tucked away in the demon warriors’ apartment building. Donny would be able to do his job without his attention split, without worry about Getty’s safety.

He was also glad his mate wouldn’t be around his father. The guy was a piece of shit, someone Donny had very little respect for. Men like that didn’t deserve to have such a sweet and caring son. Thank fuck Getty hadn’t turned out to be a loser like his old man.

“Just like that,” Getty said. “I’m agreeing to go with you. After all, you saved my life, and you’re not human. I’m bonkers for even considering this, though. You could get me to you lair and do evil things to me.”

Donny slid his tongue over his lower lip. “Oh, you can bet I have some very wicked things in mind.”

There went that fiery blush again.

“You’ll have to stay here. I don’t want my dad all up in my business.” Getty headed toward the driver’s side of his car. The male had no clue that what Donny had done last night was teleportation. He could be in Getty’s backyard before his mate even made it home.

He touched Getty’s arm. “All you have to do is shout my name and I’ll be there, wherever you are. I just want you to know that.”

Getty shook his head. “Mind blown again.”

He let his mate get into his car and drive off. Donny had a few minutes to spare before he took off to Getty’s to ensure his safety.

Donny walked over to Cadeym. “Can you handle patrolling on your own for a bit? There’s something I need to take care