Chapter 17

“Forever.”

His lover smiled. “That’s a long time.”

“Not nearly long enough.” Jake sucked Damian’s thumb into his mouth. “So, will you forgive me and give me another chance to get it right this time?”

Damian’s arms wrapped around him again and tightened. “Yes. I love you, too. So much.”

His heart leaping in his chest, Jake hugged him back, leaning his head on Damian’s shoulder. “Want to show me the bedroom?”

* * * *

Damian’s world had suddenly become a whole lot brighter than it had been before Jake came to his front door. When Jeremiah had announced his arrival Damian thought he must have heard it wrong. Yet, when he came into the front hallway there was Jake.

And now Jake had told him he loved him and wanted to be together. Forever.He hoped to God it was true.