After a horrible car accident, Guillermo “Guy” Rivera doesn’t even remember who he is. Suffering from amnesia, bound to a wheelchair with a broken arm and a broken leg, he relies on his in-home caregiver, Dane Mathis, to help him with everything from bathing to eating. Guy wants Dane to be more than just a caregiver, but Dane keeps his distance.<br><br>Six months after their relationship ended, Dane Mathis drops everything to help Guy put his life back together. It’s difficult to treat Guy like a stranger, but he knows he must not give in to his deep desires. He won’t risk Guy’s anger by revealing the true nature of their relationship. Or the reality of their past together.<br><br>Even so, Dane can’t help but hope this is their second chance at love ...

(Just Like) Starting Over

“I just don’t want you to hate me.”


Dane stood and gripped the wheelchair’s handles and hesitated. He could just push Guy right out the door again and down to the parking lot. It would be difficult to get Guy in and out of his car, but not impossible. Then he could take Guy home and make it clear that they weren’t going to see each other again.


But this version of Guy wanted to be with him.


He spun the chair around and pushed it into his bedroom. Guy could stay, but they were not going to have sex again. Dane needed to keep what was left of his integrity.


Guy watched Dane sleep, disappointed but not surprised that Dane had kept his distance, refusing to do more than simply hold him before succumbing to his exhaustion. Dane had had an uncharacteristic and unhealthy pallor the entire time he spoke, and it didn’t improve after he had finally fell asleep. His stubble was startling contrast on his white cheek.


Chapter 28