Lucien has been shipwrecked on a remote south Pacific island. For the first few months he is alone. When Edgar arrives, Lucien is elated he finally has someone to talk to, to share experiences with. Through Edgar, Lucien even discovers things about himself he’d long since forgotten.<br><br>A massive tropical storm brings with it more than wind and rain. It brings a man called Abel. Strangely, when Abel arrives on the island, Edgar disappears. Despite searching for his dear friend, Lucien cannot find him, but the forbidden feelings initially unlocked by Edgar are further explored with Abel, and Lucien finds himself falling in love.<br><br>Then the cannibals arrive, bringing with them a second shipwreck survivor. What Lucien and Abel witness is unspeakable, but being unarmed and with danger so close, can they themselves survive? Or is their love doomed before it has a chance to blossom?

Under Azure Skies

“We have to make the most of what we have,” said Edgar.


Lucien placed his hand on Edgar’s. “You’re right, we do.” He could feel himself growing hard. “But there’s no harm in dreaming.”


The sound of the sea seemed suddenly far away, and the myriad stars overhead became a blur. In the darkness, Lucien felt Edgar edging closer. He could sense there was barely any space between them. He removed his hand from Edgar’s and used it to prevent the man from advancing further.


Edgar didn’t retreat. “Please. You might enjoy it. Don’t you need some comforting? Don’t you want to feel close to someone?”


Lucien couldn’t deny he craved physical contact. Not necessarily anything sexual, but…companionship.


Edgar sidled up to him, pressing against his side. Their bodies grew so close that Lucien could feel Edgar’s heart beating against his chest.


Chapter 4