Three young men from very different homes, just coming into their own sexuality, bond at a time when information about homosexuality is scarce to the average teen. Their strong connection cannot survive high school and heartache, however, and their triangle collapses under the weight of prejudice and a need to escape.<br><br>Ten years later, Tucker is bitter and hurt by all the tragedy in his life since those long ago happier days. Reclusive, somewhat animalistic, and completely content to stay that way, he’s brought up short by an unexpected confrontation with the past and feelings that won't stay buried.

Fur, Feathers, and Claws

“I’m close,” Chad said, releasing Tucker’s spent organ. He didn’t give it up for long. It ended up in his hand not long after falling from his mouth.


Tucker tapped the top of Chad’s head. “I want to take yours,” he said. “In my mouth.” He bent forward and stretched, the side of his claw once again finding the crack of Chad’s buttocks, where Chad’s splayed legs offered easy access. He tapped his hip bone, as he had his head. “Flip over.” Then Chad rolled away, and Tucker slid down.


His claws journeyed up the inside of Chad’s legs as he kissed him just below the navel. He closed his eyes as he felt the small opening between hairiness, the part of Chad he always seemed drawn to, with the pointed, but not sharp, end of his gripper.


Chapter 96