Craig and Mitchell have been friends for years, but each of them reached a point where that camaraderie became ... more. Mitchell’s kept his feelings close to his chest. So has Craig, but now that they’ve graduated from UMKC, he knows it’s his last chance to show Mitchell they’re meant to be before their careers take them to opposite sides of the country.<br><br>He insists they can’t leave Missouri behind without one last adventure. Mitchell agrees to a road trip to visit all the touristy spots and say goodbye to their home state.<br><br>As they spend their days and nights together, buried feelings rise to the surface and hope blossoms. When their journey ends with a dance beneath the Branson stars, will they find love and a future together at the end of the road?

Gateway to Love

“Hi.” Mitchell’s voice was breathy.


“Hi,” Craig answered, afraid to move. He didn’t want to spook him. Mitchell looked ready to dart at any moment.


Mitchell finally stepped forward and walked toward Craig, not stopping until he stood in front of him. Craig reached out, grabbed his hips, and pulled him closer, so he was standing between Craig’s legs.


“That’s much better,” he whispered as Mitchell looked down at him, eyes heavy-lidded.


“Yeah,” Mitchell said, his hot breath gliding across Craig’s cheek.


“We need to talk,” Craig whispered.


Mitchell only nodded, his gaze glued to Craig’s lips.


Craig cupped Mitchell’s neck with his hand and pulled him down to a kiss. It was soft and sweet, and he instantly needed more. More of Mitchell. All of Mitchell. And that broke through his lust-filled brain, making him pull away, but his body practically screamed at him to kiss Mitchell again.


Chapter 29