Chapter 19

While preparing his beverage, he said to Cameron, “I have a question for you.”

“Hit me. I’m all ears. I’ll answer it honestly and to the best of my ability.”

Stone blinked another time, pouring a drink for Cameron. Once prepared, he passed it to Cameron and asked, “Why didn’t you reach out to me before today? I’ve been living in this house for years now. I haven’t moved. We’ve seen each other off and on throughout the years. Why have you stayed away from me?”

Cameron downed the fresh drink, shook his head, and growled. He wiped his right arm across his mouth. “Because I’ve never really had the balls to ask you out on a real date. I was afraid you’d tell me no and wanted nothing to do with me.”

“But it was okay to take me back to your place for sex this afternoon?”