Rory Brown grew up in care but found a home, friendship, and a much-needed sense of security working on the Double J ranch. As far as Rory is concerned, fellow cowboy, Zane Fox, is perfect. Zane is strong but gentle, kind, big, ruggedly handsome ... and straight. Rory works alongside Zane, eats alongside Zane, and when an ice storm causes a power outage, he sleeps alongside Zane ... for warmth. Inhibitions lowered after getting drunk on his twenty-first birthday, Rory Kisses Zane and confesses his feelings for the man. The next day, when Rory learns his father is dying, although estranged from the man, Rory feels obligated to see him one last time. Zane follows Rory to Kansas and confesses he has feelings for Rory, too. After learning his father has died, Rory and Zane set off for home in Zane's old truck. However, bad weather and a mechanical breakdown mean they have to hole up in a guesthouse. Rory doesn't mind, it gives him a chance to explore things with his hunky new boyfriend. And there's a lot of Zane to explore. Life on the ranch is little short of idyllic, Zane is everything and more Rory could want in a lover, protector, and friend. A tiny part of Rory knows he should brace himself for if/when the other shoe -- or cowboy boot -- drops. Rory is thrown when evidence of Zane's heterosexual past reveals itself, leaving him totally devastated. Are Zane's feet made of clay, or can he redeem himself and once again become Rory's rock?

Rory's Rock

“Sorry I don’t have the shoulder pads or helmet though.”


“That’s okay.” Rory began to trace the large numbers on Zane’s chest with a finger. “Fifty-two. What position did you play?” Rory wasn’t as knowledgeable about high school squad numbers as he should be, but he remembered reading somewhere that often school players were just given jersey’s that fit their size, rather than what position they played.


“Offensive tackle. Me being so big and—”


“Beefy and brave and bad ass and strong and powerful,” Rory interrupted before Zane could say anything negative. “Makes sense, yes.” He nodded.


Zane smiled and blushed. Rory was pleased when again Zane didn’t contradict him.


“Guess I could go to a sports equipment store and get pads and a helmet if you want the full package.”


Rory cupped Zane’s dick and balls through the tight uniform pants. “I already got the full package right here.”


Zane laughed. “God, Ror, you’re so good for me.”


Chapter 78