Page 78 of Walking in Darkness

“You told him?”

Hudson was tempted to explain exactly how Kit had found out, but that was dragon business. But, on the other hand, Kage was his best friend. Kage had shared with Hudson the harrowing details concerning his breakup with Axel.

“No. Someone else did.” Since his and Kage’s cell phone lines were secure, Hudson told Kage the entire story, leaving out nothing.

“By the dead gods! Okay, wait, I guess I shouldn’t say that since apparently Gaura isn’t a dead god, huh? That’s incredible, Hudson. And concerning.”

“Right? You get it. Our deities are the most powerful of us, and humans are so very fragile.”

“Believe me, I’m very aware of that fact.”

“I know you are.” But unlike Kit, Austin was taking Kage’s blood, so he had some protection. “So, yes, Kit knows.”

“That’s good.”

“It is, but I’m still not sure how I feel about Gaura interfering in my relationship, and I truly wish my dragon god would pay me a visit because I certainly have questions for them.”

“I just bet you do. Maybe you will get those answers, but I feel I must caution you to be careful what you wish for.”

“I know.” That old saying existed for a reason. “Anyway, would you mind if Kit visited with Austin, and they stayed in your penthouse?”

“Let me answer that with a tentative yes. I need to check with Austin.”

“Of course. I understand.”

“I don’t think he would mind. But can I make a suggestion?”

“Sure.”

“If Kit knows he’s your and Connie’s mate, why not take him? I think it would be a good thing for the other leaders to meet him. Having a mate along isn’t a big deal either, even if they aren’t another paranormal. If you’re worried about Raven, I think he learned his lesson.”

Hudson chuckled softly. He well remembered Isadora’s reaction. Seeing her partially transform was a treat they rarely got to indulge in, which Kage was probably thankful for since he wasn’t fond of spiders.

“I’m not worried about Raven, and yes, I think he learned his lesson. I just wanted to give Kit options about tonight. I’d prefer him to come with us, though.”

“Because you feel he’d be safer with you and Connie, correct?”

“Absolutely.” He didn’t know of any paranormal who’d willingly leave their mate behind if it wasn’t necessary.

“Understandable. Well, let me know soon, please. If Kit and Austin are going to stay here, I need to make arrangements for them.”

“Of course. I’ll talk to Kit and call you back shortly.”

“Sounds good. I’ll talk to you later.”

Hudson disconnected and immediately called Kit.

“Well, hey, sexy. What’s up?”

For a second, Hudson was struck dumb. That was the first time Kit had referred to him in such a way.

“You there? Cat got your tongue?”

Hudson cleared his throat. “Sorry. I’m here. I was just—”

“Caught off guard because I called you sexy? You know what I thought of on the way to work this morning? That you don’t have a pet name like Connie and I do, and I’ve decided youneed one. But I’m still experimenting. I haven’t settled on one yet.”

And who knew what his mischievous mate was going to come up with? He couldn’t wait. “But you will let me know, yes?” he teased.

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