Shakespeare-loving teacher Elliot Dunn has been unhappy living in the big city for a long time. He yearns for fresh air, visible stars, and stillness, but his relationship with divorce lawyer Mick Hudson keeps him from moving away. When a dramatic event occurs in Elliot’s class, he’s shaken to his core and suddenly can’t stay anymore. He leaves his partner of two years behind and returns to the tiny town in the mountains where he grew up. Living in a rented cabin in the woods, with only an owl for company, Elliot slowly regains his peace of mind. But being away from Mick is agonizing, and when a ghost from Elliot's past pays him a visit, everything comes to a head. Elliot is faced with a hard decision. Should he stay on the stress-free mountainside alone, or return to the hustle of the city and try to make a life with Mick?

Find His Way Home

He hummed in reply. Without letting go, he started walking backward, pulling Mick along with him.


“Wait, my bag.” Mick chuckled, and Elliot frowned against his neck and reluctantly let go.


Suddenly, he acutely felt every prick of the gravel under the soles of his naked feet and the chilly wind against his shirtless chest. He grabbed the bag and took a strong hold of Mick’s hand and marched them into the cabin.


As soon as they were inside, he slammed the door and pushed Mick against it. He cupped the dear face with trembling hands and looked deep into ocean-blue eyes.


Chapter 20