Chapter 69

I'm lying in bed, eyes on the wall clock. Why is Zuriel not back yet? Should I call him?

' Yes, please do,' Ara whines. She misses him, and I do, too, but I don't want to be one of those wives who leave no room for their husbands to breathe. Zuriel rarely goes out, so I should let him enjoy this time with Bruce.

I close my eyes, determined to sleep, but suddenly, I hear a ruckus downstairs. I shoot up from the bed and run downstairs. I turn on the light in the foyer. Lou has already beaten me there. He bows to me and puts his gun away. I turn my attention towards Bruce and My husband. The former is on the floor; he must have slipped.

" Hello, wife," my husband staggers towards me and wraps me in his arms. My arms circle his waist.

" I see you had fun," I chuckle.

" Too much fun," Bruce slurs, getting to his feet, but he lands on his ass again. There is another man with them, standing in the corner. He is handsome, tall, and lean; his hair is in little dreadlocks. I haven't se