Chapter 26

“You’re tired,” Robert said after a while. “I think this heat is wearing us all out. You should go to bed.”

Milo had to agree. Once he was settled he tried to find the courage to ask Robert to stay with him. More than anything he wanted to spend the night with the man in his bed. He wanted to go to sleep beside him and wake up with him. Outside they indulged in endless, wonderfully gratifying activities, but Robert never asked to sleep with him and Milo found he dare not raise the subject. Robert blew out the candles, turned at the door to blow him a kiss, and then closed the door.

“Wait,” Milo called, but it was too late. He was gone. He rolled over and buried his face in the pillow. 5