Two years after his father's death, Brandon is still grieving, running his father's store, watching his sister grow more depressed. Until Ramon saunters into his life bringing sunshine, blue skies, and an injured hawk. But Ramon has issues of his own to deal with, an abusive lover who won't take no for an answer.<br><br>If Ramon can wriggle free of the ex, can Brandon take a chance on loving again?

Feathers

Celeste’s words after his father’s funeral came back to him—who takes care of the caretaker?


Ramon turned back to him. His gaze moved over Brandon’s arms and shoulders and he wore the faintest grin. “Thanks again for letting me leave him here. Let me buy you lunch one day next week, okay?”


“You don’t have to do that.” Brandon waved one hand, then leaned back inside the truck, just a little.


“I want to, really. I’ll check with you on Tuesday when I drop off again.”


“Sure, we’ll work it out then. Good luck with the bird.”


“It’s less than an hour over to the rehab center. He should make it now that he’s settled and not in shock.” They clasped hands—the street shake goodbye—and Brandon held Ramon’s slender fingers for a second; cool and hot at the same time. He had to suppress a shiver.


Chapter 4