The City PI and the Country Cop (26 page)

“Not if I can help it,” Hoyt said, coming
into the office. “I’m a pretty sedentary guy.” He crossed to
Teague, giving him a swift kiss before taking the only vacant chair
by the desk. “And, Keir, before Teague tells you he wishes he
hadn’t hired me, he and Jake are keeping me so busy I barely have
time to think.”

“Luckily,” Teague said, “only half of that is
true.”

“You’re not keeping me busy?” Hoyt retorted,
cocking an eyebrow in disbelief.

“No. The not thinking part. You’re mind goes
24/7 when you’re working a case. You solved the problem Mr. Stoner
was having in less time than it takes to tell about it.”

Keir eyed the two men. “What problem?”

“It’s a long story, so I’ll give you the gist
of it. It seems…” Hoyt said.

“How about you save it for later. I have to
get Keir up to speed again and Jake just took on new client and
wants you to handle the details, Hoyt.”

“Slave driver,” Hoyt muttered, getting up
again. “But—” he leaned over to give Teague a toe-curling kiss,
“—the fringe benefits make it worth it.” With that said, he ambled
out of the office, winking at Teague just before he closed the
door.

“That man…” Teague shook his head.

“He’s changed a lot since I first met him,”
Keir commented. “All for the better, thanks to you.”

“We both have,” Teague replied. “That’s what
love does for a person.”

“A very romantic statement, and very true.”
Keir stood slowly, waving Teague away when he stood to help. “I’m
fine. So come down to my lair and show me what you need me to
do.”

Laughing, Teague followed Keir.

Despite everything that’s happened the
last two years, I think I’m one lucky man. I have a good business,
work with people I care about and respect, and—
Teague smiled to
himself—
I love the most wonderful man. And he loves me back.
What more could a guy ask for?

THE END

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ABOUT EDWARD KENDRICK

Born and bred Cleveland, I earned a degree in
technical theater, later switched to costuming, and headed to NYC.
Finally seeing the futility of trying to become rich and famous in
the Big Apple, I joined VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America),
ending up in Chicago for three years. Then it was on to Denver
where I put down roots and worked as a costume designer until just
recently.

I began writing a few years ago after joining
an on-line fan-fic group. Two friends and I then started a group
for writers where they may post any story they wish no matter the
genre or content. Since then, for the last three years, I’ve been
writing for publication. Most, but not all, of my work is M/M,
either mildly erotic or purely ‘romantic,’ and more often than not
it involves a mystery or covert operations.

For more information, visit
edwardkendrick.blogspot.com
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