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

Tucker took Chad’s hand and kissed him.


He whispered in Chad’s ear. “You’re everything I have ever wanted. We’re complete as-is.”


“I could never touch another man and still be satisfied, Chad. I swear. But Roy…”


“Yes, Tucker. It’s fine. I want to,” Chad said quietly against Tucker’s neck. “I don’t know what it is. I don’t get it. You’re my other half, for certain. You make me whole. I want to spend every moment of the rest of my life with you. But Roy…”


“You and me, and Roy. You and me…plus Roy. Maybe Roy. Sometimes Roy?”


“Are you two taking about me,” Roy shouted over the roar of the falls.


“I think you are, super star. I heard my name.”


Chad and Tucker kissed. Then they stepped toward the wall and kissed Roy, one on each cheek. They both moved to his shoulder, and then over his chest, all the way down his torso in unison.


Chapter 103