Chemistry major Kelly Hendrick has lusted after his analytical chemistry professor Simon Randall for a several semesters. They share common interests in reading, fencing, and, of course, their chosen career field.<br><br>Now several semesters past being Dr. Randall's student, Kelly finally dares to cross the line and pursue his attraction to the professor. He finds the feeling reciprocated, but there are deep, more than human secrets in Kelly's life.<br><br>An assault on Simon forces Kelly to confront the idea that Simon needs to know more if they’re going to be together. Can Kelly own up to non-human genetics and still maintain his growing relationship with Simon?

Prise de Fer

“Why do I keep being afraid that I’m somehow taking advantage of you when you amaze me by taking exactly what you want?” Simon whispered.


“Dunno. Think maybe we’ve been playing maintain the lunge distance for too long,” suggested Kelly.


“When you were my student, I couldn’t…”


“I get it. Even though I tried to interest you once, it eventually occurred to me that even though we were both adults…There’s some unwritten rules that can get humans in deep shit.”


“Humans?” said Simon with a grin. “You having dreams of being something else?”


“Yeah, sort of. Slip of the tongue. Speaking of which…” Kelly drew Simon into a deep, open-mouth kiss. Damn, he trusted Simon, but he was going to have to watch what he said.


Chapter 9