Stalling Tactics
Author: Ethereal Ink
last update2025-02-18 01:03:40

Roman wasn’t used to having other people make decisions for him. But apparently, Kade didn’t care. Because one minute, they were talking about getting a secure place to stay, and the next minute, Kade had already bought one.

Roman found out when Kade casually tossed him a set of keys over breakfast at his place the next day.

“What’s this?” Roman asked, catching them mid-air.

Kade smirked, sipping his coffee. “Your new home.”

Roman blinked. “Excuse me?”

“You know you need a place, right?” Kade leaned back in his chair. “So, I got you one.”

Roman stared at him. “You didn’t think to, maybe, I don’t know, ask me first? What if I don’t like where you picked?”

Kade shrugged. “Nah. And we are going to look at it after now. I will make any changes you want.”

The place was insane

A grand penthouse in the heart of the city, with floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek modern furniture, and a skyline view that looked straight out of a movie.

Roman stepped inside, looking around in disbelief.

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