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 dreamed of Greece. Of our wedding night. A lucid dream of warm rain pouring through open windows, and Derek’s lips tasting like champagne and the Aegean sea. I dreamed of sheets tangled around our naked bodies, wet from the flash storm, and always, Derek’s sensual voice in my ear telling me we had the right. That we were beautiful. I was blissfully trapped under his weight. Could taste his tongue. Feel his hand slipping into my jeans.


Heart pounding, I opened my eyes. My breath was coming fast and I glanced over to see Derek lying close to me. I’d been dreaming of us making love and it had given me a hard-on. Slowly, I turned my head and caught Myles staring back at me. The heat of his gaze made my skin sizzle. I couldn’t speak. Could barely breathe.


He lowered his gaze to the bulge in my jeans. His cheeks were stained pink, and when he looked up again, I licked my lips, trying not to pounce like a wolf at his prey.


Chapter 58