Page 68 of The Rat

He hated the Sebastian of thefuture, the man that was clearly about to start up his darkbusiness all over again, who clearly wanted revenge on theinspector that put him away.

But the Sebastian of thepresent. The one thatkept him safe, made him smile, and filled in thehours of boredom by playing chess, he liked that one.

Healso liked the Sebastian that made himache in the night, and his self-inflicted orgasms more intense. Hewanted Sebastian sexually, and it was driving him mad.

“How’s your uncle?” Ollieasked.

“He’s all right.”

Ollie lowered his gaze. “Mine’s stillignoring my visiting orders.”

Rory patted his shoulder. “I’msorry.”

Along with the Sebastianconundrum, hewas plunged into the depths of guilt by an oblivious Ollie. Olliewho opened up to him, who trusted him, who thought they had yearstogether ahead of them. He’d been inside four months, and therewere five more until Sebastian’s release. Five more months, andthen Rory was going to break Ollie’s heart.

Ollie gestured to the table ofbandanas and the only head not wearing one. “I talked toCaptainearlier.”

“Yeah?”

“He asked if I was okay, and Isaid I was fine, then he asked about you.”

“Why doesn’t he ask himself?”

Ollie shrugged. “You spend a lot oftime with Sebastian, and I get the impression he hates Sebastian. Idon’t know why though.”

Rory sighed, “Who knows.”

“I asked whether he’ll help us inthe gymagain, but he said he was busy helping someothers.”

“Yeah, busy training thosebandana-wearing idiots so they can beat the shit out ofSebastian.”

Ollie dropped his gaze. “I’msure he’s not—”

“Open your eyes, that’sexactly what’s going on.”

“There you are.” Sebastianannounced.

He approached with Teddy at his side. “Wewere thinking, since Captain’s no longer helping you in the gym,we’d do it instead.”

Teddy nodded, then grinned atOllie.

“I’m not really feelingit,” Rorymuttered.

“That’s because Ihaven’tworked you hard enough yet, then you’ll feel it.”

“Thanks, but nothanks.”

Sebastian pressed his handstogether in a prayer pose and pouted. “Please, it’ll be fun.”

Ollie nudged his side. “Comeon.”

Rory glanced at Ollie, then looked toSebastian.

“Okay, fine.”

“Love it whenyou’reenthusiastic.”

Rory laughed, and the replying smilefrom Sebastian lit up his face.

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