He could even order a pay-per-view movie if they found something that they liked.
“So long as we stay within the house, we can do whatever you wish,” Cross said agreeably. He was awfully accommodating. It was kind of nice. Most of his old boyfriends in college had been super masculine but bossy as hell. It was the type he most often attracted. Though Cross had his moments, for the most part he was very thoughtful from what Madigan had seen.
Cross whistled, and the other angels all came into the kitchen. It was a lot of muscle to be housed in one kitchen. Madigan resisted the
urge to purr.
“How does a movie sound to you all? Madigan has suggested it to be a good way to occupy ourselves for a couple of hours.” Cross sounded really authoritative, like he dared anyone to argue with him over the matter.
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“Can I get something to eat first, your royal red ass?” Bren quipped. His hair was still damp from the shower, and his clothes stuck to his back where it was still damp. Madigan smiled at his grumpy tone. It was starting to grow on him. The dark-haired angel’s gaze locked onto Madigan. “Hi, bright eyes.” The greeting was almost shy.
“Hi, Bren.” Madigan sidestepped Cross and opened the microwave to pull out the plate of pancakes he’d saved. “Here’s some breakfast. It should still be warm. They’re blueberry pancakes. You like?”
Bren nodded and took the plate, a small smile playing on his lips. “Sure. Thanks, bright eyes.”
“Dex makes good pancakes,” Madigan said brightly. “Do you need syrup?”
“Thanks,” Bren offered. He glanced at Dex. “You cook?”
Gabriel’s angel gave a curt nod. “When I have to.”
“He’s good,” Madigan protested. “Don’t let him fool you.”
“Please, Madigan. I am mediocre at best,” Dex grumbled.
“No way! I saw all the extra stuff you put into the bowl. I know a cook when I see one.” Madigan grabbed a hold of one of Dex’s hands and squeezed. He could tell that the angel was embarrassed, but he didn’t understand why. “You better watch out. I might use you as a kitchen hand once I can get back to work. I’ll need it since Mom will be gone.”
Dex looked down, and their eyes met. Madigan didn’t understand how he ever thought Dex was so damn frightening. Warmth filled his eyes to the brim. “Whatever you need me to be, Madigan. I will be. It is the duty of a guardian.”
Awareness sizzled between them. Madigan shook his head and took a step back. He was not throwing himself at yet another of his guardian angels this morning. Man, his libido was on overdrive.
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“How about that movie, guys?” Madigan asked a little uncomfortably. He turned, trusting the others would follow, and practically ran from the room.
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This was not the movie to watch with a bunch of angels. He really should’ve thought before he selected it on Syfy. Constantine was one of his favorite movies, but he felt like it was probably going to hit a few nerves with the group of angels. He was sitting on one of the old couches in the living room that faced the TV in between Dex and Cross. Michel and Bren sat on the other couch. God only knew why they hadn’t spread out to the recliners.
A bark of laughter made him jump. “Lord Gabriel is a woman!” Dex’s laughter, like the rest of him, was a little intimidating. Madigan relaxed as he processed the words.
“Did you see those demons? How do they see without eyes?” Bren wondered. “I mean, I’ve seen some ugly demons in my time, but none that are that ugly.”
“No kidding,” Michel agreed. “Some of them are downright edible. Like Cristobal. You remember him?”
“I remember,” Bren said. Bren and Michel shared a grin. “Do you remember what he was caught doing to Archangel Michael six
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