Motorcycle shop owner Ben Makowski offers a three-day class for new riders. When he finds out one of his students doesn’t even like motorcycles, he’s irritated but drawn to the man at the same time. Though he can clearly see the new student is dealing with something difficult, Ben sets out to get to know what that might be and if he can help in any way.<br><br>Writer Angus Winter’s publisher has insisted he learn about motorcycles for an upcoming book, which is the last thing he wants to do. His fear of motorcycles stems from a tragedy in his past. But something about his sexy new teacher makes him want to open up to the man. Can Angus trust Ben with the burden he’s carried for so long?

Motorcycle Man

He handed the jacket to Angus and was rewarded with a small smile. Something in Ben bloomed, filling hischest with warmth. Ben watched Angus struggle with the oversized jacket and smiled when he pulled it closed in front of his chest. His eyes weren’t dry, but the tears had stopped. Angus was still pale, but the shivering had stopped, too. Ben wanted to take Angus into his arms again, but the moment seemed to have passed.


“Thanks.” Angus cocked his head and stared at Ben. “I should feel embarrassed about crying all over your shirt, but…I don’t.”


Ben’s face cracked into a smile. “Good. You shouldn’t. Everyone has their breaking points.”


Angus looked around the room. “Yeah,” he admitted.


Ben gestured for him to sit, but Angus shook his head.


“Seems like this might have been something a long time coming, huh?”


Angus swallowed hard. Ben watched in fascination as Angus’s Adam’s apple bobbed up and down and fought the urge to lean over and lick his neck.


Chapter 8