Chapter Twenty-Five

Delicious & Vicious Chat

Frey: Did you see what Booker did!!!!!

Wilder: We were right there, remember? Or did seeing the big bear getting all protective blow a fuse in your brain… or slacks…

Ziggy: I'm sure Hollis doesn't want to read a blow by blow account of the shit storm. He was front and center.

Bowie: I made banoffee cheesecake, do you think I should leave a slice for him in his office? They're all locked in the boardroom. Who knows how long that'll take?

Lennon: Rehashing and trying to figure who spilled the beans on Taylin and Hollis being together. Did anyone talk about it out of work?

Ziggy: Good point. I rarely mix with anyone out of work, so I know I haven't said anything.

Frey: I know I'm a gossip, but I would never speak to those assholes about anyone I work with.

Monty: Same. But I was thinking about what happened at the hotel. Could someone have overheard Hollis announce he was having his heat and Taylin was gonna help him? The place was busy, and Starling Enterprises is renowned along with the sons.

Isley: That's a good point. People can be so horrible. Did you see how shocked Hollis looked and how angry Taylin was? Do you think he'll take it out on Hollis?

Frey: Don't be silly. Taylin was mad at them for saying nasty things about him being a divergent alpha. Did you not notice the slur about Hollis being a shifter, therefore better than Taylin, and could manipulate him? What nonsense!

Ziggy: They're elitest assholes that know fuck all about it! And I'm sure everyone picked up on what that weasel was implying. I'd also say that no one could miss the measure of those men when they all stood with Taylin and formed a wall to protect Hollis.

Wilder: I suppose Jupiter gets some points for that.

Frey: Must I repeat myself… Booker being all angry bear… yummy!

Isley: Yes, we heard you. What about Taylin declaring being mated to Hollis? How romantic. The kiss… swoon!

Bowie: It was very swoony.

Hollis: I'm trying to concentrate on an important meeting and my notifications are blowing up. Bowie cake would be lovely and the rest of you… BACK TO WORK… NOW!