Chapter 19

“Do you want the lights left burning?” Nev asked, pointing a finger toward the two oil lamps on the table opposite the foot of the bed.

“Leave them. I want to be able to see you.”

That drew a small smile from Nev, who then lay down beside Jamal.

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Chest pressed to chest, legs somewhat entwined, Nev gazed into Jamal’s eyes. He wanted kisses and touches and…sex. During his short lifespan, he’d lived in a large household full of servants. He may have never experienced it, but he did have a pretty definite idea what two people did in bed.

Jamal leaned in slowly and kissed him. Nev relished the softness of Jamal’s mouth and the light abrasion of his short beard and moustache. Here, in the much larger bed, Nev reached up and threaded his fingers through Jamal’s collar-length hair, something he had considered doing the other night.