Tristan used to be top salesman at his firm, but when his friends suffered a tragedy, he stepped in to support them. Their ordeal over, Tristan turned to partying to ease his new solitude. Now his job is at risk and he stands to lose his home. Rain spent years putting up with his husband Milo's bad behavior before moving out. Single again and insecure, Rain dreams of creating a marionette show to celebrate kids on the autism spectrum in honor of his son. When Rain meets his neighbor Tristan, he's drawn to Tristan's sex-appeal and protective nature. But Milo keeps pulling on Rain's strings and messing with his head. Tristan loves everything about Rain, including the strange sandwiches, mismatched socks, crazy marionettes, glitter makeup, and messy apartment. And Rain wants to give Tristan everything, but can he cut lose from Milo's hold?

A Touch of Rain

“I’m sorry, Milo,” Rain sputtered, running a quick hand through his hair, sending a few flakes of pink glitter through the air. “I was in a trance.”


“No more purple streaks, I see,” Milo said in a gentle voice, pointing to Rain’s newly bleached blond hair.


“Uh, no, I grew tired of it. Decided to go platinum blond.”


“Blond is definitely your color.” Milo’s cheeks darkened a little. “You look stunning.” He glanced Tristan’s way and cleared his throat again.


Rain stuffed his hands deep into his pockets and leaned back on his heels. “Oh, let me get his bag—”


“I’ll get it.” Tristan turned away and went to Philip’s room to pack a quick bag for him. Moments later, he came back to the entrance.


Rain and Milo were smiling and talking with Philip.


“Here you go,” Tristan said, handing the bag to Philip. “I put your figurines in there. Nineteen, right?”


Philip nodded and strapped the bag over his shoulders. He looked from face to face, obviously anticipating the next step.


Chapter 65