Jefferson Sebring wined and dined, charmed and cajoled, and lured and seduced handsome men into his bed. However, he never wanted to keep one longer than a few dates or a few months. He had his work with the CIA and his duties to his family, and with those and his men, he was content. That was, until Ludovic Rivenhall.<br><br>First Ludo squired Jefferson’s sister Portia around town, then fell into Jefferson's bed as so many others had. But Ludo wanted more than a same time next year type of relationship; he wanted to stay in Jefferson’s life, and Jefferson found he was willing to allow it as long as they both still wanted it.<br><br>Years later, they both still wanted each other -- but men didn't marry men. Or did they, in this new world they had survived to see?

Ace-High Royal Flush

“Thanks,” Hazelton said. “I’ll explain the situation when you get to Langley. It’s…uh…not something that should be discussed over the phone.”


“I understand. I’ll see you in about forty-five minutes.”


“So long, Steve.” I hung up. “Ludo, I’m sorry, I have to—”


“—go. I heard.” He came to me and brushed a kiss over my lips. I was surprised to see he was already dressed, his morning coat draped over his arm. “Let’s not wait for another year to go by before we do this again.”


He let himself out, and I swung my legs off the bed and sat staring at the door, touching my lips. I was surprised he’d kissed me, but then I realized it was nothing more than a brief farewell. It would have been nicer if it had been deeper, but…


Chapter 14