Page 11 of Sofa King Safe

“I could put some in the shop and at the doors on the front and back.The outside ones would be motion activated, and we’d get an alert if they’re triggered.”

“Then we could watch it back if something does happen?”

“It’s an extra layer of protection,” he says, and I think about it.

“You know it would be cool if I could put the camera feed for the front area of the shop online somewhere.That way customers can check in on their cats.It could give them comfort.”

“Comfort?”

“Yeah, people can be jerks, and they don’t know me.This way they know their fur babies are being taken care of.It’s not like the cat can tell them if I’m mean.”Rhodes’s expression lets me know he’s not a fan of this idea.“What, you think it’s stupid?”

“I didn’t say that.”

“Then what?”

“I’m not real crazy about the idea of whoever it is that you’re scared of getting access to it.I think it’s a great idea and you should do it, but could we maybe add it down the road?”

“Right, I hadn’t thought about that.”

“Hey,” Rhodes says, and then his hand cups my cheek.His thumb strokes back and forth, and the touch puts me at ease in a way only he can."One thing at a time.Let's get the cameras up and then go from there."I nod in agreement, and a smile spreads across his handsome face."Good.Because I might have already ordered them, so I'm glad we're in agreement."

A laugh bubbles out of me, and I shake my head.I'm not going to be mad at Rhodes for doing something to protect me.

"Thank you."

"Don't thank me," he says and leans in close while his thumb is still stroking my cheek."You're my girl, right?That means I take care of you."

"I'm your girl?"

"That's how I see it, but if you're not there yet, that's okay."

"No, I like it."Okay, I love it, but I keep that to myself.

Hearing the wordsmy girlcome out of his mouth is hot as hell.Rhodes leans down and presses a kiss to my mouth, and I part my lips.My tongue slides against his, and my body heats with desire.

A loud meow followed by Boss butting me with his head has us breaking away."Are you hungry, boss man?"Rhodes leans down and scratches his head.

"It's past his dinner time.”I sigh and shake my head.We stayed late at the shop so Rhodes could install the new locks, but Boss’s stomach didn’t get the memo.

"Let's head out then," Rhodes says and then helps me get my crap together before carrying Boss to his truck.

Those two are seriously bonding.Boss never lets men near him.

"So on the cameras I ordered, they have an app you can install on your phone."

I figured as much since they sounded similar to the doorbell cameras.“Okay.”

Rhodes hesitates before he keeps going."Would it bother you if I had access to them too?Then I could check in on you throughout the day."

He’s afraid of scaring me, which only proves what a good man he is.

"You want to check in on me?"

"I do," he says without missing a beat."Think it might put us both at ease.You're alone for long periods of time in the shop."

"Sure, you can watch me,” I say, and Rhodes reaches over, putting his hand on my thigh.

“I’m going to make them unnoticeable, and I’m going to put some around the house too.”

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