While working security for a popular prime time television show, reservist Jared Connors meets guest star Brandon Culpepper. They are immediately drawn to each other, quickly discovering they are what the other needs.<br><br>Even though Brandon is in town only for the duration of his guest-starring role, the men have a short-term affair. When the filming is finished, however, it’s harder to let go than either expected, but Brandon has to leave for another role.<br><br>Their resolve for their relationship to be over is soon tested when each realizes their emotions are more involved than they thought. But figuring out a way for their very different lives to fit together seems an impossible task. Can they trust each other enough to find a long-term solution?

Something Like Trust

When I picked an inane comedy that I knew damn well neither of us would find funny, Brandon finally had enough. He gently extricated the remote from my hand and tossed it on the coffee table before turning toward me, straddling my thigh, and looking me straight in the eye.


“Please tell me what’s going on.”


The way he phrased it, as a request without demand, had me releasing a slow breath and trying to get my thoughts in order. He obviously knew there was no point in making it a question. Something was clearly off with me, and the way he spoke indicated he knew it. But he still wasn’t forcing it. His nature wouldn’t allow him to push me too hard. I had to remember that and see this request for what it was. Brandon deserved an answer.


Chapter 17