As a black belt, Tyler helps his students face their fears, but he has yet to come to terms with his own bisexuality. When he finds a new sparring partner in Jaime, an openly gay man struggling to find his place in the dojo, Tyler is surprised at how right it feels to be intertwined with him.<br><br>Determined to put his partying days behind him, Jaime returns to martial arts training and swears off one-night stands. He is finally ready to look for something more when Tyler approaches him with a request - help Tyler explore his new found sexuality. Their physical relationship intensifies in secret. It isn’t long before their time together becomes about something more than just sex.<br><br>Despite their growing closeness, Tyler refuses to acknowledge their relationship in public. Now Jaime must choose between returning to his former lifestyle and falling in love with someone afraid to embrace him in front of their friends. Tyler doesn’t want to lose Jaime as a student, much less as a lover, but can he overcome his fears and accept his new identity?

Spar

“I’ll be right back for your drink order,” she said in a resigned tone. Jaime could practically read her thoughts. All the good ones were taken or gay, and that’s exactly what Jaime wanted her to think.


“Take your time,” Jaime said before introducing himself. “I’m Jaime Pierce. I’m surprised Leila didn’t tag along just to make sure this date happened.”


Tomas let out a laugh so unselfconscious, Jaime felt his heart skip a beat. Perfect. The wholesome, boyish good looks Tomas sported in Leila’s pictures was rounded out by a very manly casual confidence.


“Actually, I had to make her promise not to spy on us.” Tomas winked. “I told her if she did I’d never let her set me up on another blind date. It’s kind of her hobby.”


“Oh? Does she have a lot of eligible bachelors for you?”


Chapter 22