Daniel’s more scared of his feelings for Richard than being stranded on a tropical island.<br><br>When a business trip goes awry, it leaves Daniel and Richard stranded with more to contend with than just the problem of survival. What’s a man to do when he’s not sure whether to feel more frightened his feelings aren’t reciprocated than the threat of wild animals on the island?<br><br>He might get eaten ... but only if he’s extremely lucky.

Maneater

Richard swept droplets from his skin with his hands, knowing Daniel’s gaze would follow where he touched, letting time spin out, in no rush. When he next looked to Daniel’s face the man appeared unwell, which in other circumstances might have seemed less than romantic. For Richard the reaction was priceless. He imagined so many of the questions and scenarios flitting through Daniel’s mind, so many of them far from the truth. Emotions…Daniel had to feel plenty of those: uncertainty, desire, disbelief, fear. Likely more negative sentiments than positive but they all served Richard well. Linking his hands behind his head and with elbows out, Richard stood gazing off to one side while still keeping Daniel in his peripheral vision. He pretended indifference, letting Daniel lookuntil the man’s features twisted.


“Too used to getting your bloody own way, you are.”


Chapter 8