Page 90 of Seduced By Moonlight

“I understand that, and I’d like to get to know you as well.”

“What does this mean for us?”

“It means we take our time,” Ward replied. “We learn about each other, grow together, and not force anything prematurely.”

Ward reached his hand across the space between them.

Kayden took it, feeling a jolt of energy at their touch—an electric connection that affirmed everything Ward had just described.

“So no pressure?” Kayden asked with a tentative smile.

“None at all,” Ward assured him, squeezing his hand gently. “We do this at our pace. But we are doing this, yes?”

“Oh, yes.”

“Would you mind if I told my clan we’re Fated?”

Kayden pursed his lips, giving the subject the attention it deserved. He wasn’t ashamed of what was growing between them, but he didn’t want anyone to think they were getting bonded immediately either. “I’m fine with it as long as it’s clear we’re taking our time.”

“Good.”

They both needed a little more than just holding hands, so Kayden got up and crawled into Ward’s lap, wrapping his arms around Ward’s neck.

The happy, deep-chested purr—holy shit, Ward could purr?—that greeted Kayden made him feel like maybe, just maybe, this was where he was supposed to be and it would all work out.

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR –WARD

WARD DISLIKED it when Kayden returned to his seat. He’d relished having him sit on his lap and could easily become accustomed to it.

As they talked, Ward realized they had a lot in common, which didn’t come as a tremendous surprise. If fate had brought them together, it was only logical. Although they’d discussed business topics extensively, they had barely touched on their personal preferences and interests.

Kayden’s mention of the book he was reading pleased Ward. He already knew Kayden enjoyed books. He also enjoyed a variety of foods and appeared to be quite adventurous with his eating habits. This news would also please his chef.

His delight at discovering their shared viewing of a popular streaming show sparked a conversation about the main characters’ baffling decisions.

As they chatted, his phone beeped, indicating an email. He retrieved his cell from his leather pants and frowned upon noticing it was from Kage.

“Is everything okay?”

Ward glanced up from his phone. “Yes. Why do you ask?”

“You’re frowning.”

“It’s nothing bad. Well, if it’s what I think it is, it is bad, but it’s something I need to know.”

“Bad news that could be good?”

“Pretty much, yes.” Ward debated if he should share what was going on with Kayden. Trust had to begin somewhere, didn’t it? “It’s from Kage. I asked him and Hudson to send me any details they find about the experiments conducted on Rihanna.”

“That’s the very definition of bad news that could be good. Well, good for Rihanna to know, I guess. Listen, I’m not sure about your work schedule, but if that’s something you need to handle, go ahead. We can chat anytime.”

“I do need to take care of this, and I also need to speak to Rihanna about the blood bags and the information Raven gave me. Tell you what, let’s do this. Dinner is going to be in a couple of hours. How would you feel about us dining in private?”

Kayden smiled. “Like a date?”

“Exactly like a date. Does that sound good?”

“That sounds fabulous.”

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