Page 63 of Primal God

His lips lift in a small smile. “Did you ever hear how I married my wife?”

“No, I don’t believe I’ve heard that one.”

“She was set to marry someone else, so I crashed the wedding and had her marry me instead. Took a page right out of your book.” He slaps my shoulder. “But I suppose you’re a different man these days, eh, Primal God?”

Hearing my nickname feels like ice water being doused on me. I’ve worked hard to build a life where I’m known as one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the world. But there was a time long ago when I was known for other reasons. Reasons that would make men tremble. My gaze lands on Montgomery and Wolfe. Reasons that would ensure I did whatever it took to get what I wanted.

I exhale shakily.

Fuck.

I need another drink.

And then I need to figure out what in the fuck I’m going to do with this information.

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Lilith

Dimitri didn’t get home until nearly two in the morning, and I couldn’t help but notice that he stopped outside my door after checking in on the kids. There’s a part of me that wished he would have come inside. I even left the door unlocked. Call it tempting fate. But he didn’t enter, and I slept like crap.

At least I get to enjoy my day off. But even the thought of seeing Adam doesn’t seem as exciting today. No, I’d much rather find Dimitri and ask why he stopped and why he didn’t come in…

My phone dings, bringing me out of my thoughts.

Adam

How mad would you be if I asked if we could meet earlier?

How early?

Now?

Is everything okay?

My old man is on a roll today and I just want to get out of the house.

I haven’t had a shower yet…

I’m sure you’re beautiful as you are.

Please.

Sure. Where are we going today? Do I need to dress up?

Just wear shorts, a t-shirt, and comfortable shoes.

Okay. Want to meet at the library?

Or I can come and get you…

I think for a moment before replying.

I’m not sure how my employer will feel about that.

Damn. Forgot about that. Could you ask?

Sure. I’ll let you know what he says.

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