Chapter 38

Bud was the first to recover. “I’ll call the bitch and tell her she’s won.”

“No, Adam is the only one who could claim to be the winner.”

“Yeah. David, when I’ve made the call, I need you,” Bud swallowed. “I need you to make love with me. To me.”

David was surprised at the request. “You mean?”

“Yes,” Bud nodded. “I want you inside me.”

David had always assumed Bud was a total top. “I, well, um…what about your injuries?”

“Screw ‘em. If we take it slow and gentle, I’ll be okay. If I’m gonna lose you, I’m gonna need something special to remember you by.”

Bud’s words set David crying again. Had he made the wrong decision? Had he made the right decision, butwas regretting doing so? Could he survive without Bud’s gentle loving presence in his life? He knew, painful though it would be, he’d have to. Leaving the room to allow Bud to make his call, David went to the bedroom to prepare things.