Page 78 of His Enforcer

“I made this.”

He hands us both what look like leather bracelets.

I take it from him, and he wiggles slightly, obviously excited. “It’s from the skin of our enemies.”

He beams as Anthony holds it up to his face. “Thank you, Bane.”

“You’re so welcome. Now put it on.”

We both do, snapping them into place and listening as Bane giggles. “Oh, that looks nice. Next time, I’m going to embroider something onto it. A design of sorts. What do you like? Oh, don’t tell me! I’ll surprise you.”

“Thank you. And get in touch with Tatum. He would like to help you pick out an outfit, I’m sure.”

Bane nods, bouncing on his feet. “I’ll go now. I want one with no fabric over my nipples.” He pulls his shirt up, showing us his lean and extremely pale torso. “Besides my dick, I think these are my best assets.”

We stare at his small, puckered nipples, and then Anthony sighs. “Right. Luca and I have business to attend to. Thank you, Bane.”

“Anytime, Boss.”

We turn and make our way out of Bane’s office, through the tunnels, and into the house. Tatum is waiting for us in Anthony’s office, perusing the library there. Since getting together, Anthony has made sure to have multiple of Tatum’s favorite authors present. The only thing is that Tatum has to find them. Like a hide-and-seek scavenger hunt.

“I found one special edition,” Tatum says and then launches himself into Anthony’s arms, placing a long kiss on his lips.

I turn away and move to the table with the alcohol on it. I pour myself a glass and take a sip, waiting for Anthony and Tatum to finally peel apart. When they do, several minutes later, they appear, looking flushed and horny.

“Viktor was looking for you a few minutes ago,” Tatum says with a sly grin. “Or should I sayyour boyfriend?”

I don’t correct him. After last night…well, what would he be other than that?

“Where is he?”

“I don’t know. Just that he looked irritated at your sudden disappearance.” Tatum’s eyes move to Anthony and to his arm. “Oh, what’s this?”

“Bane made it,” Anthony says, and Tatum’s hand retracts.

“Oh god, that’s human skin, isn’t it?”

“From the bodies of our enemies,” I add and I can’t help the laugh that escapes me.

“I mean, it’s sweet. In theory.”

Just as he says that, the secret door opens and Bane appears.

“Hey, we were just admiring the gifts you gave Anthony and Luca,” Tatum says.

“Oh, isn’t it pretty? Would you like one?”

Tatum grimaces and then schools his face, nodding as Bane bounces over to him. “Oh, and did they tell you? I need you to help me get ready for the club on Saturday.”

“I did know, but now that I get to dress you? I am even more excited.”

Tatum tugs Bane out of the office, the two of them chattering endlessly as they go.

Anthony stares at me, and I shrug before swallowing the rest of the alcohol.

“Well, I’m off to find Vik.”

“Wait, I need to discuss the issue of the bodies with you first. Do you think I should call Diablo and his friend Lex in to help?”

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