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I leaned against the open doorway of the bedroom, staring at Hazel. “Amelia delete any profiles on dating apps or sites, then remove them from Hazel’s electronic devices.”
Hazel’s eyes narrowed.
“You are mine,” I mouthed to her. At least she was for as long as she’d let me keep her.
She got a wicked gleam in her eye and raised her voice. “Amelia, delete any of the same for Jareth. And purge his phone records of any past dates and hookups. Go as far back as you want.”
Amelia snorted into the phone and immediately began choking.
“Some of those are business contacts,” I reminded Hazel.
“Well, isn’t that too bad? I guess it’s time for you to branch out then,” she retorted.
“Tell her I’ll expect a confirmation when she’s done.”
“She’s got you by the balls. I fucking love it,” Amelia chortled into my ear. “Tell her I won’t hold her bad choice in men against her.” I didn’t miss the lack of surprise in Amelia’s response.
Hazel gave me a self-satisfied smirk before she went back to the movie. I didn’t give a shit about losing those contacts. I did, however, find Hazel’s power play fucking sexy.
“I plan to stop by and see Bill in the next few days,” I informed Amelia. I’d already promised Hazel we’d celebrate this afternoon and call her family tonight while they did their gift exchange.
Hazel deserved for us to celebrate. I already knew that depending on what I learned from Bill, I might not be the best company in the short term. “Let me know if anything changes with him before then.” It was about time to hang up on Amelia. I had better things to do. With Hazel.
I met Hazel’s widened eyes. She must have seen my intention on my face because hers was infused with red, and she started fidgeting with the collar of her robe.
“Jareth, wait!” Amelia snagged my attention.
I grunted, not appreciating the delay in my ability to give Hazel plenty of orgasms.
“You can’t wait that long.”
Fuck.
“He’s booked a flight with his wife to Sydney tomorrow.”
“Shit. Thanks. Start tracking his movements.” I hung up the phone and sat at the edge of the bed with my forearms resting on my thighs.
“Sounds like Amelia found your guy.” Hazel kneeled behind me and slid her arms under mine to clasp her hands at my chest. Her head lay at the top of my back, closer to my left shoulder. The warmth of her body seeped into me, a reminder that instead of lounging around, teasing her with my touch, I needed to get ready to go soon.
“She did.”
“You don’t sound as happy as I thought you would be. This could be a big break in learning more about your dad’s death.” Her words vibrated through my back. The rumble of her voice comforted me.
“It’s Christmas.” We hadn’t discussed our plans for the next few days yet. After cleaning the kitchen last night and putting away the cookies we baked she’d fallen right to sleep.
We woke up early for sunrise yoga this morning. Correction: Hazel went to yoga while I worked. I’d wanted to take her to the Melukat Purifying Ceremony later this morning. While we were gone I had coordinated with the staff to bring in a live tree that could be replanted later. Hazel had discussed the benefit of replanting trees for a solid thirty minutes last year and how purchasing a tree this way supported the local economy.
“And then in a week, we’ll have New Years. Are we listing holidays?” I knew she sensed the tension in my shoulders and was doing her best to pull me out of the dark headspace I’d fallen into.
“I had hoped we could celebrate today before I had to deal with this. I don’t know what I’m walking into or what decisions I’ll have to make.” I said, resignation clear in my tone.
She left one arm around my waist while she slid the other higher, using her palm to rub soothing circles on my chest. “Will you kill him if you think he played a part in your father’s death?” I was only partly surprised at her blunt question.
“Yes.” The answer rolled off my tongue with the ease of twenty years trying to avenge my father’s death.
“What if you get caught?” she asked, her worry casting a kernel of doubt about my plan. Doubt I didn’t need right now.
“I’ll make sure there are plans in place for you to get home safely. Not that it’ll come to that. I’ll be careful.” The rest of this vacation would be tied up with me tracking his movements so that his death, only if necessary, would appear accidental. It might be best to send Hazel home early so she didn’t get caught in the crossfire.
