Milo Callan is convinced the disease that ravaged his legs and left him in a wheelchair as a child has damaged something inside him because, as he grows to adulthood, he only becomes aroused by men. His secluded life means he’s convinced he is alone in this until the day Robert Grange, his temporary valet, rescues him from his life inside and takes him into the summer heat, changing his life forever beneath the shade of an ancient tree.<br><br>Overwhelmed, confused, and helplessly in love, Milo struggles to deal with his feelings and pushes Robert away time after time.<br><br>When Robert can bear it no longer, he decides to leave. Beside himself with grief, can Milo find the strength to believe in himself and accept their love? Will he be able to convince Robert to stay, or has he pushed Robert away for the last time?

The Heat of the Moment

He pushed at Robert’s chest as hard as he could. “Get off me. Stop this now. I tell you, stop it.” His heart was pounding as he struggled and when Robert pushed him to the ground and pinned him with the weight of his body Milo moaned and thrashed but the excitement that rushed through every part of him was pure ecstasy.


“Cheese,” he whispered, and immediately he was free.


“See?” Robert whispered, his breath shaky.


Chapter 6