CH36

“Sorry Malak, but Liam here is under a very strong contract with me. Find yourself another boy toy,” Kain tells his rival sharply. I’m almost too dumbfounded to notice that he just said my name, but before I can get a word in edgewise, Kain is once more possessively pulling me closer to him. Cursing myself, I can feel my whole body growing hot and bothered by his action. I want to pull away, but I can’t bring myself to move.

“If I wanted your opinion, Kain, I would have asked for it,” Malak retorts, though he seems to keep his cool, offering Kain a cheerful smile. The two seem to know one another on a much more personal level, but I don’t have time to go through my memories of everything Kain has done or gotten himself involved with over his many years as an entertainer.

Kain’s nose wrinkles. A clear sign Malak has him irritated, though he too, holds a charming smile towards Malak. “I’m