New Players In The Pattern

[Aiden Finnegan]

Aiden was shocked at the sight of the walls and then Sage’s explanation as to what lay about the property. Was there a way to see the traps? He assumed it was magic if Nox had a hand in their creation. An ugly mansion loomed overhead, a butler standing at the door eyeing the limo with suspicion. Aiden looked over to his date and cocked an eyebrow, “The Atharim I assume? Isn’t the Ascendancy supposed to be protecting us from all that? If he’s so powerful, why doesn’t he just blast the assassins off the planet? Wouldn’t have to waste all of this space with traps then. I think a garden would look lovely over there,” He pointed to the side of the house, “I know some great landscapers in Suzdal… or rather my assistant does… If you all ever decide to brighten the place up a bit.”

                They got out of the car, Sage not waiting for Cooper to open the door. Aiden slid out after him, Lasher in tow, “Oh he’s adorable!” Lasher went right to the dog, sniffing Nova’s ass and then giving him a happy lick to the face. Aiden bent to scratch the dog behind the ear.

                Aiden looked up at Sage and quirked an eyebrow, “The Dojo is fireproof you say…?” Mischief twinkled in his eyes. He still didn’t want to sleep with Sage, oh he did, but not on the first date. That wasn’t to say he was going to stop teasing and tempting the man. That might get Aiden into trouble if he wasn’t careful, but he couldn’t help it. Sage was bringing out his playful side and it seemed that the other man could keep up. That was good.