Jonathon Carver, a young Puritan school teacher, meets handsome Nathaniel Morgan, master cooper. He comes to recognize the longings he's had all his life as desire for the love of another man, and Nathaniel provides that love.<br><br>Their love must be carefully guarded, as they live in Colonial America during a time of the call to Awakening of the Puritan spirit. Knowing the penalty for their love is dire, they strive to keep their affair secret.<br><br>Desperate for a way to resolve their situation, they devise a bold plan which could free them to be together. But can their love for one another overcome the structure of the society in which they live? Or will they be destined to forego fulfillment of their desire and go their separate ways?

Awakening

“But…” Jonathan looked toward the door apprehensively.


“Mr. Worthing sends someone round to wake us. We have time and you will not be late for school. I promise.”


Taking his assurances to heart, Jonathan gave in to the delightful way of starting the day, thinking how wonderful it would be if every morning could begin the same way.


Kisses gave way to warm embraces and mutual explorations of the joys of each other’s bodies. Nathaniel rolled himself on top of the smaller man. Bracing himself on his palms with arms extended, he began a slow undulation. The grinding of his erection into Jonathan’s smooth abdomen forced Jonathan’s member to reciprocate. Jonathan gazed up into his lover’s eyes as the two men sought greater heights of arousal, and finally sweet release.


Lowering himself gently, Nathaniel kissed Jonathan, then moved to lie beside him. They had lain for several moments before there came the sound of a knocking from down the hallway.


Chapter 26