Hanson Yoo despises his job. He works seven days a week and is in line for junior partner, but that's not enough anymore. Why does he do it? To please his mother, or at least that's how it began. But now, not even that can keep him going. Late one night, Hanson helps an acquaintance out of a bad situation and meets Lindsey Grier, a man he's been admiring from afar. When Lindsey flirts with him, Hanson isn't sure if it's real or out of gratitude. Things like that don't happen to him, and he has little self-confidence. Rather than take a chance, he cuts his losses and runs away. But then he doesn't get the partnership, and realizes he has nothing left to lose. Hanson has been given a second chance, and isn't going to waste it. Maybe by learning to love himself, he can love someone else, too.

Loving Me, Loving You

My cheeks heated, not knowing what to expect, and the sight of him in an old T-shirt, frayed jeans-shorts, and sandals affected me. I didn’t want to say anything stupid.


He stopped next to me as the elevator dinged. I stepped inside, and he did the same. We remained silent on the descent to the lobby, and he followed me outside the building. I wasn’t sure what to say, so I gave him an awkward nod and started walking toward the station. I didn’t get very far before he grabbedmy hand and hugged me close.


I floundered a little, but soon returned the embrace, and oh, God, he felt wonderful. Warm and solid, his arms strong and muscled, my head on his shoulder, and I could feel his body shudder. I didn’t hear him cry, but the trembling gave away his emotional state. All I could do was stand there and offer what comfort I could, for as long as he needed it. It didn’t matter why.


Chapter 6