The video continued until they were slowly making their way back to the boat, and the camera was turned off before they tossed it onto the deck or handed it to Reg. She had no idea.
She looked to Drake. “Well, now I know why you wanted to do this for a living.”
He grinned. “I know, right? So, how did you do today?”
“Apparently, I need more instruction.”
Kimo chuckled. “Not much, just a few tweaks, but tomorrow, I want to show her around the house and power systems, and the following day is a storm, so by the end of the week, we will join you with the Seeker.”
The guys gasped.
Nina turned to him. “The Seeker?”
“My boat. It’s something that the whales can’t toss around unless they really put effort into it.” He smiled.
The guys were chattering about how far they could go in a faster vessel, and Nina leaned in and kissed Kimo.
They kissed softly, and when Kimo raised his head, he had a very pleased look on his face.
The guys had fallen silent, and Drake had a rueful expression when she looked around.
Drake chuckled. “Well, I always wanted a big brother.”
She threw a carrot that struck him in the centre of his forehead. “I told you I am not having that operation.”
He wiped the ranch dip from his forehead. “I told you I would chip in.”
Kimo said, “I prefer her just like this.”
He stroked her hair and kissed her neck. “I have to check on dinner.”
She went to push off him, but he lifted her, got up, and set her back in the warm spot.
Drake was laughing at her as she got comfy in the big chair. “You look like you are making yourself at home.”
“Kimo has been an excellent host.”
Tono snorted. “Yeah, we bet you have been an excellent little beta for him as well.”
Reg leaned over and slapped Tono on the head, rocking him sideways.
Drake was looking at Tono in confusion. “What is she supposed to be? She’s not an alpha.”
Tono blinked. “Geez. Sorry. I just meant she’s curling up on him like a cat and not the scrappy fighter you said she was, Drake.”
She snorted. “You don’t understand how right Kimo is. Tono, maybe one day you will find a woman you don’t have to bribe into your bed. Or a man. I have no idea of your interests.”
Tono blinked. “I don’t bribe much.”
The room laughed, and he looked ruefully around. “Right, well, Nina, how did he win you?”
“Well, first, I have a moving ocean tattoo on my back just in case I was feeling exceptionally stupid, and then he has been teaching me to be where he is. And he fed me sweets. I am a sucker for sweets.”
Kimo came in and chuckled. “It was a safe bet, and I am glad I guessed right.” He scooped her up again and settled her on his lap. “By modern standards, she’s too old for you anyway, Tono. But perfect for me.”
She snorted. “Thanks for that. I am sure my brother is proud.”
Drake pulled up something with a smile. “Well, since we are talking about you being useless...”