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And why is that?
Because that glass of water you drank was filled with little nano-bombs. Norman
pulled a small detonator out of his pocket. If he dies, I ll be very happy to see that you
follow.
Bezel paled. You re making that up.
And don t even think about taking this or killing me because I ve emailed instructions
on how to detonate the bombs to several friends of mine, and if anything happens to me, one
of them will take great delight in setting them off.
What do you want me to do? Bezel s voice grew frantic. I can t take it back.
Norm stood up, throwing the napkin on the table. Take me to Timothy& and you d
best pray you hired an incompetent hit man.
Marching out of the restaurant, he was pleased he didn t throw up as soon as he walked
outside. It was important to appear strong even if his insides felt like scrambled eggs. Bezel
took him to his car and pulled Timothy out of it. His friend s hands and ankles were bound
and a gag covered his mouth. Blue eyes looked at Norm like he was a saviour.
Now what?
Cut him free, Norm demanded.
With a growl, Bezel pulled out a long pocketknife, cut Timothy s ropes and untied the
gag. The blond gave Norm a thankful look.
I m so sorry Timothy started.
Shh. Norm wrapped an arm around Timothy, giving him support as his bound legs
were cut free.
What about me? Bezel whined.
Norm gave him his coldest look. I ll call you once I find out the people I love are safe.
You touch anyone else, or if Tucker dies, don t expect to outlive him.
You can t expect me to wait around and see if you re going to kill me!
Norm smiled, a smile he was certain was as cold and reptilian as the ones Philip gave
him. You re lucky I don t kill you now.
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Wrapping an arm around Timothy he walked away from the other man, confident he
wouldn t be followed.
Luke met him at their arranged meeting place, a few blocks from the restaurant. How
did he take it?
As well as expected. Let s get to the hospital.
Bryce text you too?
Norman nodded.
* * * *
Tucker looked smaller in the hospital bed. That was the first thing that went through
Norm s mind. Used to the larger than life personality, it was a shock to see the other man lie
so still. He almost pressed the button on the detonator for that alone.
Bastard.
Blinking back tears, he pulled the lone chair closer to the bed and sat next to his friend.
I m so sorry, Tucker. I thought I could get to him before he got to you. This is all my fault.
No it isn t. The words were quiet. At first he thought he d imagined them.
Looking up, he saw Tucker s eyes were open. They were filled with so much emotion
Norman s heart caught in his throat. It is. If I hadn t spoken to him you never would ve
gotten shot.
And if I hadn t tried to set up the man I love with someone else, you never would ve
been there.
Norm s mouth went dry. Tucker said the words. He actually said them.
You love me? His voice squeaked at the end, but how could anyone blame him?
Tucker reached out and captured the hand Norman rested on the bed. I ve loved you
since the first day we met. I can understand if you don t feel the same but I will never try to
set you up with someone again. It s too painful to think about you with someone else.
Norman smiled through his tears. I don t want anyone else. I only went to the play
with Timothy because he said it would make you jealous. I d rather drag your reluctant ass
to the theatre any day.
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Had a smile turned on him ever been so sweet? Norman didn t think so. Despite the
paleness of his skin and the large bandage over his left shoulder, he d never seen Tucker look
so good.
What did you do to Philip?
Norman spent the next few minutes explaining to his wide-eyed lover what he did. I
sent Timothy home.
Shit, you re one scary guy.
His cheeks burned beneath Tucker s admiring gaze. I might not be a tough ex-military
guy, but I can protect of what is mine.
Am I yours?
Absolutely.
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Epilogue
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