Page 49 of Breathless Recruiter

“So…” Drew’s words trailed off.

“So?”

“So…”

I raised an eyebrow.

“He wants the details of your sexual encounter,” Orion said in a flat tone. Drew’s eyes waggled. That didn’t surprise me. Orion pulled his chair closer to the table, giving me a quizzical look on the other hand… “What I want is to make sure he’s treating you like a gentleman.”

Was this another of those Earth customs I hadn’t heard about? Was I expected to share the intimate details about my evening with Dustin? The way he laughed when I misunderstood or how he made me feel like I belonged, those were feelings I wanted locked away. Those were for me, but the rest I’d gladly share with these two.

“I liked his penis. A lot.”

Drew let out a slight squeal. “Keep going…”

Dustin: Team-up.

Wyatt: Team-up!

Wyatt: I mean, sure.

Wyatt: Sure, to a team-up.

Wyatt: And seeing you.

Wyatt: I got excited.

Dustin: I’ve been excited all day.

I hung in the sky above work. From up here, it was impossible to see the damage caused by Titan. I had thrown on the suit and rushed to the police after work. The bad guy hadn’t given up his employer. Orion remained convinced that it all somehow tied into a conspiracy. Usually, I laughed at his foolish, obsessive behavior, but this time, maybe he had a point?

“Sorry, I’m late. We’re training a new guy, and I had to show him the ropes.”

“New guy?”

“Ricardo wants more security in the building after Titan. The new kid has spunk. I think he’ll do a good job.”

“He’s learning from the bravest man I know.”

Even with his mask covering his face, I saw he blushed. He moved in close enough for a quick peck on the lips. He pulled away before I could grab him by the belt. Good thing. If I had my way, we’d be flying above Vanguard naked.

“Speaking of learning. Think you could show me a thing or two tonight?”

I puffed out my chest and put my hands on my hips. Normally, I’d avoid the dangerous fights. I’d opt to save a kid in the river, or a little old lady stuck on the side of the road. With Dustin? I had not only something to prove, but I found a spark to be bold, daring even. If he could take down a bad guy without his powers, I didn’t have a choice.

“After the other night…” I shot him an exaggerated wink. “I owe you.”

“Do we patrol the streets? Find a building to perch on? Head to Southland and bust in?—”

Reaching into the pouch on my belt, I held up my phone. “I hear there’s a new app for this.” He smacked his forehead, and I couldn’t help but laugh. “I hear there’s a sexy man teaching heroes how to use it. Maybe you should make an appointment.”

Before he could respond, the phone vibrated. “Three crimes in progress. Vanguard really needs to up its police pre— Oh, look at this. Sentient tree in the park. Should I claim it?”

“There’s a joke about wood in there.”

Wood, another term for a man’s erection. Janet taught me that. I watched as my icon showed on the app as, “Handling.” Just as fast, the other crimes were claimed by heroes. Arthur would be delighted to see all his hard work had paid off. Hopefully, the people of Vanguard reaped the benefit.

“Keep up.” Without another word, I shot forward.

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