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his ass in an attempt to keep Chase s softening cock in place but a tap to his butt cheek made
him quit battling the man s movement.
 You know I need to get rid of the condom in the trash, not lose it in here, Chase said,
tapping his bottom again.  I can t wait to feel this without the latex, can t wait to feel you
filling my ass with your cum.
Xavier flopped to his back once Chase was all the way out. He hissed when his butt hit
the floor and glared when it looked like Chase might grin.
 What? Chase asked, tossing the condom in the trash.  I was just thinking we ve got
time for me to kiss it and make it better before we head out.
Oh. Well. That was a totally different kind of grin in the making, then.  Shower first? Xavier
asked, holding up a hand.
Chase s grin couldn t be mistaken for anything other than a lascivious one this time.
 Shower during, he corrected. Xavier couldn t get off the floor fast enough.
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Chapter Twenty-One
What put a crimp in his plans might not have done so had he been alone, but two
people breaking into an occupied home was too risky for Chase, especially since Xavier was
involved. If anything went wrong if he failed to deactivate the alarm, or did something else
almost as entirely, impossibly, stupid Xavier could end up paying for it, and Chase just
couldn t put him at risk any more.
 You re sure that s their car? Xavier asked almost soundlessly.
Chase craned his neck and gave Xavier as disbelieving look. The cherry red, white strip
Alfa Romeo Spider wasn t exactly a common car, and even in the middle of the night, it was
impossible to mistake the car for anything other than the classy beauty it was.
 Yeah, right, Xavier murmured, snorting softly.  I can t believe they didn t put it in the
garage.
 Mr Stratton loves that car, but they live on plenty of property and have a pretty
damned good security system. Weather s clear.
Getting past the fence was going to be more challenging than Chase had expected.
 They ve upgraded a lot since the last time I was here with James. Pretty new upgrades, if
Chase wasn t wrong. There were even, he thought, a couple of guards on the property. He d
caught a slight movement when they d first arrived, but nothing since. That and the new
fencing with its outward-thrusting spikes were a little more aggressive security-wise than
Chase had expected.  Maybe they didn t park in the garage because they got in late and were
beat.
 Or they re leaving early.
Chase nodded slightly.  Maybe. I d think they d go see James every day if possible, or
every few days if he wasn t within a couple hundred miles.
Xavier edged up beside him and nodded at the car.  Could have taken something else.
Mr Stratton might not want to risk that beauty on a road trip or in a big city.
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It was Chase s turn to snort then.  Mr Stratton has that thing insured to the gills, and he
always told James there was no point in owning something you couldn t use. He drove that
thing all over the damned place. No, Chase looked up at the second storey of the mansion.
A light shone through semi-sheer curtains of a small window. He pointed up at it.  See that
light? Now, I could be wrong, maybe they just leave it on regardless, but that s their
bathroom light. Mrs Stratton has a fear of the dark, and that light stays on all night when
she s in bed.
 You seem to know a lot about them. Xavier sounded curious rather than suspicious,
which almost made Chase smile. It was a good feeling, having someone believe in you.
 Been friends with James a long time, Chase pointed out.  And even though his folks
hate me, James wouldn t let me get out of coming with him here more than a few times. His
parents wouldn t toss me out with him around, but they really don t like me.
 They re idiots then, Xavier muttered.  So, what now?
Chase raised a hand signalling the need for silence. He tipped a finger towards the far
corner of the home where a dark-clad figure was turning the corner. The guard was talking
on a cell phone, his deep voice becoming discernible as he drew closer.
It didn t take long to figure out he was speaking to another guard once Chase could
hear the man. Chase glanced out of the corner of his eye at Xavier, relieved to find him being
as still as possible.
Once the guard cleared the front and side of the house, Chase touched Xavier s hand
and began backing away. Only when they were several blocks away did Chase finally speak.
 I think they may well have more guards than two. If they ve gotten this paranoid, they
could have someone, or a few people, inside. I just don t know, and it s not worth risking
yet.
 By  yet you mean if you can find another alternative.
Chase nodded.  Yeah. I want to keep an eye on them, because I m betting they ll head
out to see James, maybe even in the morning. How early, I don t know.
Xavier cupped Chase s elbow as they walked, seemingly uncaring that they were out
and about in the middle of Montana. Granted, it was late, but still. Chase didn t pull away,
though.
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 What do you want me to do to help, then? Xavier asked.
Chase knew what he wanted to do, needed to do. He stopped and Xavier did as well,
looking down at him with a patient expression.  I need to go back and& and if you could
check us out of the hotel, load up our bags and wait somewhere not too far from the
Stratton s so we could follow them& 
Xavier sighed but nodded.  Yeah, I can do that. I ll sit up at the diner we passed and
wait for you to call. Do you want coffee or anything first?
Chase would about kill for some coffee, but he shook his head.  No, I don t want
anything that might distract me or get in the way. I ll text you as soon as they get in their car.
Sooner, if I m sure they re leaving.
 All right, but  Xavier looked around then pulled Chase into a shadowy area
completely clear of the smallest trace of the street lights. Chase grinned, knowing what was
coming, and Xavier didn t disappoint. Chase was kissed to within an inch of his life, his
lungs burning with the need for air by the time Xavier lifted his lips from Chase s. It took
him a few minutes to recover and start making his way back to the Stratton s, and he
couldn t wipe the silly grin off his face, aware as he was of Xavier watching him as he walked
away.
* * * *
Rosseaux Retreat and Rehabilitation was not only more than a few hours away, it was in
Provo, Utah. Xavier had never been to Utah before, and hadn t intended ever to go there, yet
here he was, with the man he loved glowering beside him. They were both tired, and Chase
was more than a little snarly. Xavier arched a brow at him and waited while Chase cursed
again.  Finished yet?
Chase glared and crossed his arms over his chest.  Yes. No. I don t know. I m
just& angry.
Xavier nodded. Chase was angry at a lot of people and things that had happened in his
life, but he didn t think that was what the man was referring to.  Well, with any luck we ll be
inside in no time. Although the gates would be a problem, maybe. And there d be nurses
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stations and crap to get past. And doctors. And the building was three storeys and freaking
huge. But they d find James somehow.  I m going to park in the lot. There were cameras
there, but he was certain there would be inside the place too. He didn t see how they d avoid
them all.
 No, Chase snapped then he rubbed at his forehead and gripped Xavier s thigh right
above his knee.  Sorry, sorry, I m being an asshole and I know it. I m sorry. But don t park
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