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

“I’ll think about it.” Brandon’s voice grew softer.


“That’s progress. Now, can I take you to dinner?”


Ramon leaned back against the office door. “How long is for now?”


“Until I can feel sure that Leslie is really out of your life and you have room for me. And only me. I don’t share.”


“You told me that last month, too. I’m not buying it.”


Ramon stepped over and sat on Brandon’s desk. The visceral memory of his first time with Paul on a desk rattled him. He smelled Ramon’s aftershave; the thought that Ramon had taken the time to fix up stirred him.


Brandon stood up, the chair’s wheels rattling against vinyl floor. Ramon jerked back, eyes wide. He crossed his arms.


Ramon wanted him; Brandon knew it, felt its sensual energy between them. He could fill Ramon’s throat with his own hard cock or flip him over and take him right there on the desk and Ramon would let him.


Chapter 17