Although he's nervous on his wedding day, Pat is taking all the stresses and mishaps in stride until his mother announces that Nicky -- his first boyfriend -- is at the door. Unexpectedly.<br><br>While his mum and sisters fuss around with family crises and preparations, Pat lets his mind wander, remembering how he met Nicky, their growing friendship, and the closeness and love that led to so much more. The fun and sexy passion they shared ... and the painful fights.<br><br>But why is Nicky here, at the house? And why is Pat so worried about it? As he goes downstairs to face Nicky, his family waits with bated breath to find out whether there's another disaster looming ... or whether Pat and Nicky's story is something far more romantic.

The Right Choice

“But I’ve never…” Lying almost on top of him, his hand in my hair, his groin against mine, his lips tracing my jaw—the reality hit me with even more embarrassment “I mean, I’ve only dated girls. And hardly that, to be honest.”


He chuckled, his breath hot on my neck. “It doesn’t matter. It’s not important.”


“Patrick?” Every time he said my name, it made my heart leap over a beat. “None of that matters. You want me, right?”


I must have sounded like a kid at Christmas because he smiled, but his pupils blew wider and darker. “And I want you. Always have. We’ll make it work.” He paused just one more moment. “You’re sure?”


“About this. You and me. It’s definitely your choice?”


It was my time to chuckle. “Most definitely!” And I meant it. It was like coming home; like finding my place, my own comfort zone. And it wasn’t just comfortable but an exciting promise of exploration, experience, and joy.


Chapter 9