Page 58 of Walking in Darkness

He groaned again when Connie’s firm hands went to work on the muscles on his back and shoulders. He was gentle, Kit had to give it to him, but he still worked all the knots he found.

Kit had never had a professional massage, but it was something he might look into now. This was fabulous. He drifted again as Connie worked him.

At least his headache backed off, although his nose still ached. Maybe it was his cheeks. He couldn’t tell because his entire damn face hurt. But he was well aware it could’ve been so much worse.

He was almost asleep when Connie climbed off him. Funny how he never even popped wood this time. Usually, when they touched him, he did. But this time, their touch wasn’t meant to be sexual.

“Okay, babe, up you go. Bath time.”

Opening his eyes, Kit rolled over. Immediately, he saw Hudson was no longer on the bed. “Where’d he go?”

“He started your water. Did you not feel him get up?”

“No. I guess I was more out of it than I thought.”

“You’re welcome.” Connie smirked.

Kit laughed softly. “Cocky, aren’t you? But I guess it’s deserved. That felt fabulous.”

“I’m glad it helped. It did help, right?”

Kit nodded, then pulled himself off the bed. “It most certainly did. I wouldn’t go as far as to say I feel like a new man, but I do feel better. Thank you.”

“My pleasure.”

Connie helped Kit undress. Naked, Kit walked into the bathroom. The huge jetted tub was almost full. The water swirled appealingly, and there was a nice lavender scent in the air.

“In you go,” Hudson said, standing next to the bathtub.

Kit groaned as Hudson helped him into the water. He sank down into it. Oh yeah, that was awesome.

“Here. I have a towel as well.” Hudson held the towel where Kit’s head would go. “Go ahead and lean back so it doesn’t fall in.”

Kit laid back. The tub was big enough he could completely stretch out. “That’s perfect.”

“I have the ice,” Connie said while walking into the bathroom.

“Just go ahead and put it on me. I’m too comfortable to move.”

“I would be more than happy to.”

Kit groaned again when the coolness covered his nose. The ice pack was big enough that it extended onto his cheek and over his eyes.

“We’re going to go back into the bedroom, but I’ll leave the door open,” Hudson said. “Don’t go to sleep, okay?”

“I’m not. But damn, this feels good. Thank you both,” Kit said.

“If you need anything, just call out,” Connie said. “We’ll hear you.”

Instead of answering, Kit moaned happily. Soft laughter trailed behind Connie and Hudson as they walked out of the bathroom.

CHAPTER FIFTEEN – HUDSON

AS SOON as they were clear of the bathroom, Hudson turned to Connie. “I want to know where that little bastard is.”

Connie glanced back at the bathroom, then motioned for Hudson to follow him. “I don’t think Kit can hear us over the roar of the jetted tub, but let’s not take any chances.”

“Right.” Once they were a suitable distance away, Hudson stopped.

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