Page 104 of Finding Lord Landry

Bash nodded immediately, used to following my lead, only hesitating when his husband’s curly mop entered the frame.

“You guys okay?” Rowe asked, voice still thick with sleep.

I nodded. “We will be.”

I disconnected so they could get some caffeine and regroup.

Fifteen minutes later, they called me back.

In that short time, the Brotherhood—apart from Landry—had all gathered around Dev and Tully’s big table in their pajamas and sweats. Even Lellie was there, curled up in Dev’s lap with her chubby hand clutching the faded equestrian logo of his old hoodie.

Seeing everyone there made my heart swell with warmth, as if love itself had gathered in that room. I couldn’t wait to join them in person once this was handled.

Silas set two mugs in front of Way, leaned over to kiss his husband’s head, and looked at the screen. “What’s going on? And how are you video calling us mid-flight?”

Ryan cuddled a sleepy Zane on his lap. “Upgraded Wi-Fi on the plane. Remember Landry throwing a shit-fit after San Cordova?”

Everyone nodded and took sips of coffee. Tully walked in and handed a cup of milk to Lellie before taking the seat next to Dev.

“Is Foster coming?” I asked.

Way nodded. “He said the favor he owes you isn’t a ‘six-in-the-morning’ level favor. I said if he needed extra favor credit, he could dip into all the shit he owes me after I had to listen to him cry over a straight boy last week.”

Foster Blake was a good man. He might grumble and give his cousin a hard time about getting up early, but the truth was the sheriff had probably already been at work for hours.

“We have a problem, guys. Landry needs his brothers, and I…” I swallowed and took a chance. “I need my friends.”

Slow grins spread around the table, but it was Dev who spoke first. “Took you long enough to call us that, fucker.”

Zane nodded emphatically. “No kidding. All this ‘I’m just an employee’ stuff was getting old.”

Silas sat forward. “We’re here for you both, you know that. So… what’s the plan, boss?”

My laugh came out shaky with nerves and relief. “Well…” I began. Then, I laid it out for them.

When I was done, Bash fixed me with an uncompromising stare. “This plan is absolutely insane, and I’m here for it.” He grinned. “We’ll make it happen, Kenji.”

I really hoped he was right.

As executive assistant to five billionaires, I’d orchestrated countless impossible fixes.

But making this right for the man I loved… might be the biggest one yet.

TWENTY-TWO

LANDRY

When I walked out the door of Teddy’s office, I felt utterly at peace. For the first time, I knew what I wanted. More importantly, I knewwhoI wanted.

And miracle of miracles, he wanted me back.

A Chaska Inira quote echoed in my mind:“A heart at peace is the truest sign you have chosen well. Trust in your path, walk it with confidence, and let the universe meet you with open arms.”

I grinned as I reached the wide entryway leading to the street, wondering what Kenji would say if I told him I’d been thinking of Chaska unironically… and giddy to get back to Hawling House to find out. With any luck, he’d still be in bed.

“Lord Hawling?” A uniformed attendant hurried after me. “The prime minister had a message for you?—”

I held up a hand, not slowing down. “I just finished speaking with him. Any convincing arguments he forgot to make can wait until I see him at the museum benefit in a few weeks.”

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