Chapter 6

Unfortunately, the laughter didn’t last, petering out into a solemn silence. Chase wore the strangest look on his face, one that Rich had a hard time deciphering. “You swear I’m safe with you?”

Again, the question really didn’t surprise Rich, but he had his answer ready. “I swear I won’t hurt you. Whatever you need to feel safe with me, I’ll do it.” Tugging his hand free from Chase’s grip, he slowly reached up and cupped the man’s face, marveling at just how much of the dark honey flesh his massive hand covered. The silky feel of Chase’s black hair cascading over his fingers sent a spark of lust up his spine. “If you want, I can take you into town, and you can leave, though I think it might break my heart to let you.”

Chase leaned in to his touch, closing his eyes like he savored it. “It would?”

“Yeah.” Shifting a little, Rich tried to get more comfortable on the hard earth. “I kind of like having you around.”