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neck.
“A good, long nap with my mate tucked beside me. After napping, we can continue
where we left off in your apartment. Yum.”
    Blaze’s cheeks heated up, and he
lightly punched Levi in the shoulder. “Shut up, you lame, cheesy bear.”
    “Cheesy sums up how you like me,
Blaze.”
     

Chapter Eight
     
    Even with the fast regenerative
abilities of wizards and bear shifters, it took them about two weeks to fully
recover. Although Volt never said it outright, Blaze had a feeling he and Levi
were beginning to overstay their welcome.
    When Blaze told his adoptive
brother he and Levi were thinking of getting a new apartment, Volt happily lent
Heath to their cause.
    “Where’s your bear?” Heath asked.
    The kid had a newspaper tucked
under one arm, and Blaze could see portions of the property section circled in
red. He reminded himself he had to stop calling Heath a kid. The scrawny boy
Volt picked up years ago was still scrawny, but he’d grown into a man now.
    Volt’s relationship with Heath was
a rocky one. More often than not, Blaze would see them having spats than
actually having lessons. Both were also too stubborn to admit they wanted more
to be more than apprentice and teacher, but it was none of his business. He
knew Volt, and Volt would act on his own desires when he was ready.
    “After Levi growled and scared off
the other agents, we decided I do all the hunting. Thanks for taking the time
off to come with me though.”
    They were standing outside a quiet,
quaint, upper-middle-income apartment complex. Unlike some of the tightly cramped
apartment buildings they’ve visited, this one was a charming, low-rise garden
apartment.
    Garden courtyards separated each
unit, which Levi would appreciate since it would remind him of nature. The
asking price was higher than Blaze’s budget, but with their combined savings,
they could afford it.
    “Uh-huh.” Heath gave him a
scrutinizing look.
    For some reason Heath was stalling.
They were already late to meet their agent.
    “What?”
    “Volt and the others won’t say it,
but it was lucky Levi came along.”
    Blaze grunted, uncomfortable by the
direction the conversation was going.
    “You were a wreck, Blaze.” Heath
scratched his head. “The others were beginning to fear you’d do something
drastic, like commit suicide.”
    Heath’s words hit close to home,
but the kid didn’t need to hear that.
    “Yeah. I
know. I was a bastard.”
    Heath looked surprised. “Your bear
changed you for the better too. The old arrogant, stubborn you wouldn’t
apologize to anyone for anything.”
    “Shut it, Heath. You’re this close
to being burned to a crisp.” Blaze snapped his fingers to make his point. A
small spark of fire leaped between the two fingers he held out, making Heath
swallow nervously.
    “We shouldn’t keep the agent
waiting.”
    “Don’t know why you had to schedule
such an early appointment,” Blaze complained as they hauled themselves up the
stairs to the unit. Even without looking inside, he already knew he was sold.
The place was a haven in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city.
    When Heath didn’t answer him, Blaze
continued. “Doesn’t Havoc dump a shitload of paperwork on you this time of the
morning?”
    Heath nervously chewed on his lip,
making Blaze suspicious. Eyes narrowed, Blaze gripped Heath’s shoulder. The kid
had always been a poor liar, both then and now.
    “What aren’t you telling me,
Heath?” Blaze demanded. “Come to think of it, you seemed overeager to help me,
when you never really liked me.”
    “I actually rather like the new
you.” Heath winced when Blaze tightened his hold on his shoulder.
    “Don’t make me lose my temper,
Heath.”
    “Okay, I take it all back. You’re
still hotheaded,” Heath muttered. When Blaze applied a bit more of pressure,
the kid broke. “Havoc told me to keep you busy. He wanted to talk to Levi
alone.”
    “What the fuck for?” Blaze snarled,
retracing his steps to the