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Chapter 49

“Oh.” Nathan wrapped his hand around the swell of Fury’s inked bicep and rubbed a thumb over smooth skin. “You’d be good at it.”

Fury narrowed his eyes at Nathan. “I mean it,” Nathan said. “I don’t know much, but I can tell you’ve been through your fair share of shit, yet you’ve still got this Zen thing about you. I know you’re a fighter, a pro, whatever, and you’re tough, and there’s plenty of kids out there…Hell. There’s plenty of adults out there who would love to feel like somebody like you was in their corner, ready to come out swinging. Makes it easier—wouldmake it easier to get their act together. For the other people, I mean.” Uncomfortable, Nathan dropped his hand, but Fury caught it and walked Nathan backward until Nathan’s ass hit the counter.

“I’ve not been with anybody else either,” Fury said.

It positively amazed Nathan how Fury’s tone could make the room swim and flip upside down. “What do you—”