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.She seemed to know everything that went on at the Institute.Since her comment didn't require a reply, he said nothing.Claudia raised an eyebrow."I trust you won't be tempted to use your abilities in such a reckless way in the future?"He met her gaze and answered honestly."I don't plan to, but if I had it to do over again I'd do the same thing.""I thought as much." Her lips quirked into a slight smile."Chameleon's been running himself into exhaustion watching over you.Take him home.I don't want to see either of you at training for at least a week."Tristan grinned."That I can promise you."* * * *Freed from tests at last, Tristan made his way back to the room he'd been in that morning.He pushed the door open, and at first he thought Jason had gone.After a brief stab of disappointment, he spotted a seated figure slumped against the wall, asleep.Jason must have finally succumbed to his exhaustion.Even in sleep, he remained in his shifted form.Did he have to consciously shift to become someone else, even himself, or was his control so rigid he didn't show his true form no matter what? If it was the latter, he must have spent a lot of time and effort staying Cam all the time.A surge of tenderness filled Tristan.He crossed the room and brushed a lock of hair out of Jason's eyes."Hey.Ready to go?"Blue eyes blinked up at him, sleepy and confused.Then a slow smile lit Jason's face."Yeah.Your place?""Sounds wonderful.I don't know how I'm tired after lying around for days, but I am." Tristan offered Jason a hand up, which he accepted.Jason laughed."Oh, sure.You were just lying around."Tristan expected Jason to release his hand when they got out of the room, but he didn't.He twined his fingers through Tristan's and held on.Somehow, they managed to make their way to Tristan's apartment without running into anyone.Part of the reason had to be the seldom-used corridor Jason took to get out of the infirmary area, but the rest had to be good luck.At Tristan's door, they heard voices approaching.Jason made a shh sound and put a finger to his lips.Trying not to burst out laughing, Tristan hurriedly unlocked his door.They rushed through it just as two people rounded the corner, but Jason shut the door before Tristan could see who was coming.Several long, breathless moments passed before Tristan gave in to his laughter."We are so stealthy."Jason grinned, the patented Cam-grin."I'm like the wind, baby."That set Tristan off again.When his chuckles finally stopped, Tristan stepped closer to Jason.He traced his fingertips over Jason's hands and up his arms.The mood shifted from amused to aroused in seconds.His gaze uncharacteristically serious, Jason caught Tristan's hands."I want to make love to you." His hands weren't quite steady as he added, "As myself."Jason was still so unsure.Tristan melted."I want that, too."Jason's features blurred.Through their joined hands, Tristan felt a quick, strong burst of emotion: love, fear, desire, and a fierce hope.Tristan's own emotions ran along the same lines.They were about to do something they'd done many times before.This time would be both familiar and different, and Tristan's heart raced with anticipation and nerves.Shifted, Jason's smile held a tinge of uncertainty."We could just sleep, if you're too tired.Or if you need some more time."Tristan shook his head."I'm not that tired, and I don't need more time.I need to be with you."Jason's darker eyes heated."I need you, too.You don't even know how much I missed you.Not just over the past few days, either." He wrapped his arms around Tristan's waist and drew him closer.His lips turned up in a rueful smile."I have a confession to make.That night at the bar, with that guy? I was only trying to make you jealous.I felt so bad about what a dick I was being I went back to the hotel alone right after you left."Knowing Jason hadn't slept with the guy was nice.Tristan wouldn't have been able to complain if he had, since they weren't together at the time, but he was glad to hear the news anyway.He smiled and leaned into Jason's muscled chest."It worked.I was jealous."Apparently tired of talking, Jason lowered his head to kiss Tristan.Their lips met and clung, the contact soft at first.Then Jason made a tiny sound deep in his throat, and his tongue slipped between Tristan's parted lips.Tristan whimpered at the slick slide of Jason's tongue along his own.He kissed Jason back, sucking at his tongue and nipping his lip.The sudden desire for more, now, took him by surprise.Weeks apart and a near-death experience for both of them added to Tristan's touch-starved state.He slid his hands up Jason's wide chest to curl around his neck.The body felt a little different than what he was used to, but the spicy, clean male scent he'd always associated with Cam was the same.So was the devouring passion that rose up between them.Jason broke away to kiss Tristan's jaw and neck."God, Tris.You feel so good.""Want you," Tristan whispered back."Want to touch you."Jason pulled back enough to meet Tristan's eyes."Let's go to the bedroom."Tristan nodded and grabbed Jason's hand, which felt large and strong in his own.He practically bolted down the hall, dragging Jason behind him.He couldn't wait to explore the body under Jason's clothes.He'd have to learn it all over again, but he was looking forward to the journey.In the bedroom, Jason hesitated in the doorway as if uncertain of his welcome [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]