Jojo Arias, a Spanish-Filipino mestizo, didn’t expect to meet a U.S. Marine in a tony bar in the Philippines. But, Jojo can’t deny the electricity they have once he meets Adam.<br><br>Although they come from different worlds, they struggle to keep their relationship private to protect Jojo’s status and position as an heir to one of the wealthiest and powerful families in Filipino society. Billions of dollars could be easily lost if his family business is jeopardized by Jojo’s secret love affair.<br><br>Because of his standing in society, Jojo is pressured to abandon Adam and live a life in the closet. But he doesn’t want to leave the man he loves. As he struggles to maintain their secret romance, things begin to unravel and Jojo has to make a life-changing decision. Should he choose to stay with his family, or does he have the courage to pursue the love of his life?

Under the Jasmine Flowers

Jojo closed his eyes for a moment to focus on his thoughts, and then held his index finger to say something. “First, the other night. I’m sorry. I feel I led you on. We kissed in the courtyard, then I invited you to my room.” Jojo paused. Adam’s blue eyes bored into him, and his stomach twisted. “I shouldn’t have kept kissing you.”


Adam smiled. “Or taking off my shirt? Or taking off your shirt?”


Jojo’s face flushed. The memory of the other night was still fresh in his mind. He had been extremely turned on by Adam, and even now he wanted to kiss him again. Adam’s lips enticed him now. It was uncomfortable for Jojo to feel this way, to have his emotions and desire sidelining his usual logical analysis of things. His skin tingled with electricity.


Adam stepped closer. “Listen, I’m sorry, too. I moved too fast. And I didn’t mean to make you feel uncomfortable. I guess that’s the word I’m looking for,” Adam said. “Uncomfortable.”


Chapter 37