Chapter 21

He texted Len. An update. Where he was, and that he’d dealt with the assignment, that he’d met someone, and that he’d be busy for the night. Len sent back Tell me ALL the details!!plus a thumbs-up emoji. Aidan rolled eyes and answered, He likes dandelions in salad and has a tail

Len digitally shrieked at him—the key smash was alarmingly long—and then said, Are you OK?

Aidan considered this question. Yes, he thought. Yes, he was.

Maybe more okay than he’d been in a long time. He hadn’t thought twice about being who he was; he’d wanted to give Ink an experience, himself, some more delight. No guilt or regret came near the pleasure of watching Ink lounge across acres of bed and nibble on lavender-honey white chocolate truffles.

He answered, Yes