Chapter 49

That was it. It wasn’t just his kisses that were inviting and open. It was Ian himself, in the way he accepted Lucas’s touch and desire as if he deserved it. That was a first. He’d been so wary—understandably so—almost from the beginning that Lucas had given up hope of ever getting over the walls he erected. At least, over them completely. He’d been allowed to sit atop and get a view of the other side the night of their date, but this was different, this was better, this was feeling like maybe Superman had a pretty sweet deal being able to leap over those buildings without even breaking a sweat.

He didn’t want to let go, but he had to pick up his duffel if this was going anywhere. Keeping his arm around Ian’s waist, he tore his mouth away and leaned down, scooping the strap over his shoulder in a clean sweep.

Ian’s glistening mouth slanted into an amused smile. “You’re going to unpack first?”