A year has passed since Derek's motorcycle accident, but he still battles with brain injury symptoms. Forced to take a sick leave from work, Derek picks up painting to occupy his time. Through his art, he begins to rediscover his imagination and turns to his journal again. Meanwhile, a new business venture is on the horizon for Nick and he can't postpone his trip to Norway any longer. Concerned for Derek's safety, Nick convinces Derek that he needs someone to watch over him while he's away. Myles has just returned from Japan, where he spent time mending his heart after another disappointment. He's longing for a break, so when Nick and Derek reach out to him, he can't refuse. Each man wants what's best for Derek, but soon, Nick and Myles discover that they're not rivals, because what's there between them is echoed in Derek's heart. Can all three men let go of their fear and allow this new love to unfold?

Persimmon Kiss

I’d kill for this man. I only hoped he knew that.


Downstairs, Lene met me at the front door.


“Will you tell Spence and Der that I’ll be back in a few?” I said, putting on my coat.


“Before you go, I want you to promise me something.”


“Open your home to Myles. Your heart, too. He thinks you don’t like him. And ever since he broke up with Ethan, Myles has been really lost. I feel bad for him.”


“I thought he was doing all right travelling.”


“Nico, he wasn’t travelling. He was escaping. There’s a difference. No, he needs an anchor. Myles needs people, though he pretends he doesn’t. You have no idea how bad things got between he and Ethan before he finally got the courage to leave him.”


“He thinks I don’t like him? It’s weird, because I think he doesn’t like me.”


“No, no, he’s just protective of Derek…and maybe he hasn’t quite forgiven you for hurting Derek. For—you know—that time.”


Chapter 11