Chapter 137

Dean’s emotions…He wouldn’t want April to know, but sometimes, his own thoughts still troubled him. He didn’t doubt his love for Jay, determined to stay faithful, but what others thought of him, and why, gave Dean reason enough to question his own vows, though he didn’t do so much anymore.

When Brian opened his mouth again, his words echoed Dean’s thoughts and gave him a real shiver.

“I’m not saying April is right. I’m not saying let her upset you.”

Dean needed a moment to work out the awkward phrasing. There had to be a butcoming. Sure enough.

“But I can see where she may have a point. Where she’s coming from, at least. You’re known as a womaniser, right?”

Dean nodded, staring ahead. Shook his head. “I was.”

“And you’ve never…been with another man? Other than Jay, I mean.”

This time the phrasing showed, for all his forthrightness, Brian appeared self-conscious. Good. Nevertheless, Dean answered. “No. I…saw a few things.”

“I take it you don’t mean porn?”