Chapter 8Late Monday evening
Third week in December
After closing the door on their guests, Gabriel took Kane into his arms with great care. “Do you understand now, baby?”
“Not everything, but I accept it.” Kane’s eyes leaked a few tears. “I was never this weepy or emotional before. I think you got a raw deal.”
“No baby, I got the best deal in the world. You’re perfect for me. The gods will provide the help we need.”
“But I can’t…you know.”
“Armand told me that there is a relaxing and desensitizing lubricant. He said if we use that, with the gods’ help, we should be all right. Now that you’ve accepted me, the tether will get bigger and my pheromones will help you to heal.”
“Sean made a suggestion about my intimacy issues. He suggested I let you hold me at night. I know I’m in your s
