Chapter 5

Could that be what awaited him within, a lovely tome full of beautiful photos?

Nolan took a moment to glance at Makai, wondering why his beloved acted so strangely about the contents. They’d exchanged gifts here and there over the course of months they’d been together. Just little things mostly, but Nolan found he cherished each item for the meaning behind them was far greater.

It meant that upon seeing whatever it was, from a book to a pair of funky socks—they’d been rainbow colored and covered in fuzzy sheep—Makai thought of him. Was there any better feeling than knowing he’d crossed the mind of a man who left him smitten?

“Oh please,” pleaded Makai, his hands clutched tightly in his lap. “Please open it before I die over here.”

Nolan shook his head. “I’ve never seen you this way.” He found it worrisome.