Chapter 12
Logan was distracted by an emotion about Zane he never felt before—jealousy that his brother was enjoying Kieran’s touch instead of him.
Never before had he cared about who touched any of his brothers, but that streak came to a crashing end with Zane.
Now all he could think of was how he could get Kieran to touch him in the same way.
Logan’s eyes narrowed as he saw Zane place his hand on top of Kieran’s and smile.
His wolf surged forward, growling at the picture Logan was staring at.
Only when his fangs dropped did Logan realized he was in danger of shifting.
Closing his eyes, he leaned back against the sofa, concentrating on calming himself and his wolf, thankful Jackson had taken Daniel a couple of minutes before.
Logan silently exhaled and just as he was congratulating himself for averting disaster, he heard Norman talk about a trip to Scotland.
Scotland? Why is Norman going to Scotland?
Is he going with Ian and Colton? Hoping to hear more, he stood, and moved to a chair closer to Kieran.
“I can’t wait until we leave,” said Kieran, looking at Norman. “Have you figured out what you’re going to pack? I ordered a complete kilt outfit online for each of us.”
Ian walked over to the group after hearing what Kieran said. “Did you know each wolf pack had a plaid specially made for them? Which one did you pick?”
“I think it belongs to the Dhonaghart Pack,” Kieran replied.
“What made you pick that one?” asked Colton as he came up behind Ian, placing his hand protectively over their growing pup in Ian’s belly.
“I like the color combination and I knew it would look good on Theo, Norm and myself. Why?”
“It belongs to…well, did belong to a very old, unique pack,” answered Colton. “Ian has been reading the History of the Scottish Wolf Shifters to me.”
“Really? Cool. I’m going to take tons of pictures of us wearing our kilts. Maybe we can learn a Highland dance while we’re there. Or play the bagpipes! Oh, my gods, Norm, I forgot to tell you, we must have a Scottish whiskey at the Wolf Pack Pub.”
“Scottish whiskey? Theo hasn’t even had a beer and neither have I and you want us to start with whiskey? I don’t know, Ki…”
“No problemo, we’ll start with a few beers first, but Norm…it’s the Wolf Pack Pub!”
“What so special about the ‘Wolf Pack Pub’?” Dylon asked, gently bouncing Jake in his arms.
Rolling his eyes, Kieran said, “It’s only the most famous shifter pub in Scotland. It’s been around forever and everyone who is anyone stops in to have a pint or a whiskey.” Looking at Dylon, he added, “You should travel more.”
Cody snorted. “I think this is where this conversation should end…Theo’s coming our way.”
“Hey everyone, Dakota says breakfast is ready,” Theo announced loudly as he stopped in front of Norman and then added quietly, “I hope you like the Frittata I made for you this morning.”
Pulling Theo into a hug, Norman whispered in Theo’s ear, “I’ll love anything you make for me.”
Ki smiled at his friends, happy they were beginning to enjoy their newfound freedom.
Watching as everyone moved towards the dining room, Kieran grabbed Cody’s arm, and said, “Do you have a sec?” After receiving a nod, he continued, “Two things…after breakfast can I show you something Zane and I made yesterday down in his computer room? And then can you assign me to Logan today? Zane said he’ll be writing a program all day and I can’t help him with that, but I would love to learn more about interior design.
You already know how good I am at finding the right clothes, so I can look fabulous.
So, I would love to learn how to dress a room, if you catch my drift. ”
“Sure, but would you do me a favor?” Cody asked, “Would you take some time today to see Colton?”
Kieran nodded, “Okay, but if he treats me the way he did yesterday, I’m leaving!”
“Sure. And if he does, I’ll have Dylon show him the error of his ways,” Cody said with a wink.
Kieran laughed. “Uh huh.”
Neither had seen Logan sitting in the big chair hidden from view.
Stunned, he remained where he was, trying to understand why he was so upset.
Kieran going to Scotland? When did that fucking happen?
And what did Colton do to Kieran yesterday?
And Kieran’s working with me today? Unfuckingbelievable!
Focusing on what was going to happen later, Logan was trying to figure a way out of his promise to Cody.
Dumb, dumb, dumb. When Cody had approached him with the intern idea two fucking weeks ago, he agreed because he was sure he would get Norman or Theo. Not Kieran—never Kieran!
Fuck! Logan stood and walked slowly into the dining room, found his place and sat, ignoring all the chatter around him.
Looking down at his cock, relieved to see it was behaving itself, the only thing Logan could see as a benefit to Kieran working with him was that it was today instead of yesterday.
Oh shit! I gotta clean up my studio before Kieran arrives.
Thank goodness I opened the windows before I left.
Lost in his thoughts, he never heard Dakota, Lizzie and Theo come out of the kitchen until Carson jabbed him in the ribs.
Looking up, he heard Theo talking about what he made for breakfast with Lizzie’s help.
After they went back into the kitchen for the food, Dakota added his warning about being nice.
Logan chuckled to himself; he knew someday his brother would be a great parent—so protective already.
Catching Jackson’s eye, he smiled, knowing his twin was thinking the same thing.
Pushing aside his apprehension about Kieran working with him, Logan did what he always did while eating breakfast—organized his day.
It helped him focus on accomplishing goals and kept his mind from wandering into areas he no longer wanted to think about.
There were two jobs that needed to be done first—Jake and Jessica’s nursery and the plans for Cody’s home for boys.
Thinking about both of them, he decided the twins’ room was of the utmost importance.
Right now, they were sleeping in the suite’s sitting room in portable cribs with all their pup stuff, but his nephew and niece really needed their own room.
He had a rough plan in his head for the nursery, whereas the home for boys was still a muddled mess in his mind.
Making a note to talk to Cody and Dylon later, he set down his fork after he finished Theo’s delicious dish.
Looking around the table, his eyes landed on Theodore and he waited until there was a break in the conversation.
“Hey, Theo? I enjoyed your frittata very much. It was delicious.”
Theo’s cheeks pinked as more praise joined Logan’s. After being nudged by Kieran on one side and Norman on the other, Theo said, “Thanks everyone. Dakota is a great teacher as is Miss L. I love learning how to make these different dishes.”
“Oh, I know what will be perfect for you, Theo,” exclaimed Lizzie, “some lessons with Chef Dragontlovi! Right Dakota? I took a three-day course with him in San Francisco and had a fantastic time. I want to do another one…this time focusing on dinner. Maybe we can do it together when we get back from Scotland? I’ll talk to Frank about it.
Only three days…that shouldn’t be a problem before I return home.
What do you think? Would you like to go with me? ”
Theo looked confused. “Who’s Chef Dragon…?” and he paused because he couldn’t remember the rest of the name.
Dakota answered, “He’s a world renown chef I had as a teacher when I attended culinary school.
He now teaches these three-day courses at the Cordon Bleu Institute in San Francisco.
Lizzie took one of his courses specializing in breakfast dishes.
The frittata she taught you to make this morning was her signature dish from it. ”
Theo looked at Norman and then Ki, who both nodded at him. Then seeking out Cody, he asked, “What do you think?”
“I think you have a real talent for cooking; the steaks you made last night and the frittata this morning were delicious. I think it’s worth considering. Talk it over with Norman and Kieran before you decide and after you come back from Scotland if you want to do it, then I say go for it.”
“Miss L, would you be going with me?”
“If I can, yes. I have to talk to Frank and see what his schedule is like after I get back. He went home early this morning because of council business, but I promise, I’ll talk to him.
He might have a High Council affair I’ve got to attend with him, but let’s not worry about that now, sweetie.
I’ll find a time we can do it.” Lizzie smiled.
“It’ll be so much fun, and we might even have time to do some shopping.
And wait until you eat at some of the restaurants there.
The food is wonderful, and I’ve gotten so many ideas from all the different dishes I tried. You’ll love it, I know!”
“Theo, if Lizzie’s signature dish is an example of what you’ll learn, I think you’ll enjoy it,” said Jackson, then continuing, “Okay, listen up everyone, there’s a pack meeting in one hour in the great room.
Attendance is mandatory so don’t be late.
Logan, I’d like to see you in my study now if you’re available.
” After receiving an affirmative, he turned to Steel.
“Babe, would you give Daniel his bottle and then make sure he doesn’t need his diaper changed? ”
“Sure,” said Steel, taking his son. “Come on big boy, you and I will have some fun.”
“Mom,” said Dylon, looking at Lizzie, “would you help me with the twins? Cody has a couple of things to do before the meeting.”
“Love to, sweetie.”
Cody stood. “Kieran, ready?”
“Good to go,” Ki replied. “Theo? Norman? Bump and grind time. Chop, Chop!” Leading the way to the Cum and Bite Me dance club he and Zane had set up, Kieran was excited about the possibilities.
All he had to do was to convince Cody his home for boys should have a dance and bar club.
Thinking about how he wanted it to look, Kieran’s body was moving in time to some music in his head and he danced his way downstairs.
Stopping at Zane’s door, he waited until everyone was there.
“You guys wait here until Zane and I have everything set up,” Kieran said, as he slipped through the door.
Once inside, he and Zane readied everything.
Then, turning off the lights, Kieran opened the door and said, “Welcome to the Cum and Bite Me dance club. Step inside and stand still cause it will be dark after I shut the door.”
“Cum and Bite Me? Come like c-o-m-e?” asked Cody.
Kieran grinned mischievously. “No. Cum like c-u-m. Now inside, quickly,” he ordered. Shutting the door, he said to Zane, “Hit it!”
Cody jumped as loud music bounced off the room while laser lights moved in time to its rhythm and strobes flashed.
Zane and Kieran were dancing, bumping and grinding and Cody felt his cock twitch at the erotic sight.
Glancing over at Theo and Norman, he watched them study the moves, and before long, they were out on the dance floor doing their version of the bump and grind.
Seeing both couples dancing, and the sheer sexiness of their moves, Cody reached down to palm his cock.
Shit, I need my mate! Sending a message to Dylon, he hoped Lizzie could handle the twins for a few minutes because he needed to do to his mate what Kieran and Theo were doing to Zane and Norman.
When Dylon arrived, Cody opened the door and yanked him inside.
He saw the surprise on Dylon’s face, but when he fitted his ass against Dylon’s hardening cock and started moving, his mate was all in.
After five songs, Cody called it quits. Feeling Dylon’s cock nestled into his ass for that long had both of them needing some relief back in their room in order to show up at the pack meeting without sporting hard-ons.
Tapping Kieran on the shoulder, Cody made the sign to cut the music.
Then he said, “I love your dance club, Ki, but isn’t this interfering with Zane’s work? ”
“That’s what I wanted to talk to you about.
Zane helped me set this temporary one up, so I could show Theo and Norm what a gay club was like.
They’ve never been to one, so this was their introduction.
You know, Gay Club 101. But then when Miss L saw it, she asked if we could change the music, so she and Frank could dance to the tunes they like.
Zane said ‘yes’, but the problem was he needed to work at night sometimes.
So, I got the idea to make a dance club permanent and put it in your home for boys.
I designed it all in my head and the only booze that would be there would be beer but only for adults.
There would be soft drinks for the underage boys.
And I could teach them how to dance. You know, this is a big part of being gay…
socializing and all that stuff…and your boys should find out about it in ways you and Dylon won’t have to worry. ”
“Wow! Did you ever think about becoming a sales rep? Because I gotta tell you, I think you have a real talent for it.” Dylon smirked and then turned to Cody. “Babe, what do you think?”
After a few minutes of talking through their mind link, Cody and Dylon were in agreement.
“We think it’s an excellent idea,” Cody said.
“Let me talk to Logan about it and see where it can go. There’s another location possibility, but I’ll have to check with Jackson and Steel.
” Then holding up his hand to forestall what he knew was going to be Kieran’s next question, Cody said, “Yes, you can design it, but you’ll have to work with Logan on it. And he has final say. Okay?”
“Perfecto,” Kieran replied, smiling. And it was also a perfect way for his mate to get to know him.
“Now if we’re through here, we need to take care of something before the pack meeting,” Cody said, as he and Dylon carefully walked toward the door, grateful for the shadows in the room. As Dylon opened it, Cody added, “Don’t be late, Ki.”