A car wreck leaves Ryan with a facial scar he believes people find unsightly. But not Sean, a smiling tattoo artist who doesn't judge a book by its cover.<br><br>Sean manages to find the beauty in everyone, including gruff and defensive Ryan. He refuses to be put off by the hard mask behind which Ryan hides. But convincing Ryan to open his heart is proving to be quite a challenge.<br><br>When someone from Ryan's past offers him what he wants most in the world, Ryan has a decision to make. Which voice will he listen to --?? his heart or his head?

His Scar

“Nooo, who woke you up?” Sean whispers, entering the room and closing the door behind him. “I’m sorry, I tried to be as quiet as possible.”


I look at him and really see him, finally, I see all of him. Perfect for me, inside and out. He’s proud of what he is and of the man he’s with, even if it’s still hard for me to realize it. Proud and honest. Hurt but not defeated. Not marked, not scratched.


I stand up and go to him. I see uncertainty in his eyes, maybe because I walk silently until I’m almost against him. I look into his eyes until my lips are on his. I kiss him with everything I have, with all the warmth he makes me feel. I wish I could make him understand. Understand what I feel and what I want him to feel through me.


I rest my hands on his hips, then slowly raise them under his shirt, caressing his skin with my fingertips. I feel him shivering and hear him moaning when my hands rub his chest.


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