Is sex enough? Can it evolve into love, or will a generous act return to kick Rob where it hurts? Robert may be gay, but he's a responsible adult and a dedicated businessman. He hesitates to hire Lee, the man who's applied for the position of PA at his firm, knowing how hard it will be to deny his attraction to the younger man. What's worse, his business partner's pressing Robert to rent a room to the new hire. But Lee hasn't been entirely honest with his new employers. He's trying to unravel the mysteries of his past, but instead, he falls for Robert. Lee knows Robert has feelings for him, but can he get the proper English gentleman to admit they might share more than lust? And what will happen when Robert discovers they share a past?

An Act of Generosity

“You’re strong,” Rob said, his voice tight. “When the chance came, you didn’t hesitate. You took it. I may have indirectly and unknowingly given you a helping hand, but you would have found a way without me. You would have struck out. You were of the age to realise you had only one chance and that was to get away.”


Lee shook his head in protest. Rob gave a little thrust of his hips, silencing him. “Yes. You would have saved yourself without me. You need to realise that. See it in yourself. I’m glad I could help.” Rob balanced on one arm, brushing his other hand over Lee’s shoulders and neck, sliding his fingers up into Lee’s hair, sending shivers down Lee’s spine. “I’m glad, but you’re the one who saved yourself, not me. I admire you for that, for being brave enough. If you can decide that at seventeen, then I must trust any decisions you make now—including to stay.”


Stay? Lee tried to choke down the rising hope. “Are you asking me to stay…permanently?”


Chapter 25