Mason Ritter does not want to go to Puebla, Mexico with his long-time boyfriend, Miguel. He claims he does not want to deal with the hassle of traveling from San Antonio to Puebla. He doesn’t like the way Miguel pretends Mason is just his good friend when they’re around Miguel’s father. He doesn’t want to take the time off work. But in reality, Mason only has one reason to avoid the Cinco de Mayo fiesta in Puebla -- Anton Rocha.<br><br>Anton Rocha is engaged to Miguel’s sister, Pedra. Anton Rocha is off-limits. Anton Rocha is also the most desirable, intoxicating man Mason has ever met. And Mason is in serious danger of losing his heart before the end of the fiesta.

Corazón

“I can’t stay here and play make believe anymore. I’m not pretending to love you. I want to go home.” Back to Texas. He would rent a car if he had to that afternoon. He could be in his own bed by that night.


Anton tracked his movements as he gathered his clothes. He felt his heavy gaze when he yanked up his shorts, and he felt it again when he pulled his shirt on over his head.


“I didn’t mean to hurt you,” Anton said softly. “But I can’t hurt her, either.”


“I’ve told you before, Anton, that you deserve to be happy. If she makes you happy, or will make you happy, then who I am to argue, right?” And one day, when the rejection didn’t make him feel broken, he’d truly mean that.8


Chapter 30