Mitch Edwards has it made: at twenty-nine, he’s just been named partner at one of the largest law firms in the city and he’s just bought his first house. But he has the feeling something is missing, and he’s pretty sure he knows what it is. So when the woman he’s been dating goes out of town for three weeks, he seizes the opportunity and summons the courage to visit a gay bar.<br><br>He takes Rion Murphy home, and they hit it off so well that after a few weeks of exploration on Mitch’s part, they decide to make the arrangement more permanent. But then Mitch’s past catches up with him, and it’s up to Rion to help him cope.

Curiosity Satisfied

After one such session, Rion said, “Having a good time?”


“You know I am. You certainly seem to be well acquainted with this place—and the amenities.”


“Babe, I’ve been to a lot of pool parties here over the last few years. These guys love to have two or three couples come over for an afternoon or an evening. Everybody gets naked in the pool, and it’s not at all unusual for a couple to find a secluded corner for sex. On one occasion last summer, there was even a demonstration.”


“One of the regulars brought his new boyfriend to the party. Both guys are ex-Army Rangers. The boyfriend had his dick blown off during a grenade attack in Iraq.”


“No shit. Todd, one of the hosts, told me that the guy has huge balls—the biggest he’s ever seen—but nothing but smooth flesh above them.”


Chapter 36