Levi Campbell made one huge, stupid mistake. When his older boyfriend fears he's holding Levi back from fulfilling his youthful dreams, he encourages him to break free and seek adventure. Levi, hurt and confused, does just that ... But in an immature act of rebellion, he enlists in the army. The army! Levi never wanted to be a soldier, and he never, ever wanted to go to faraway places, but he is now committed to serving his country for two whole years. Madoc Griffiths did the right thing when he let Levi go, he knows he did, but if it was the right thing, then why can’t he move on? Every night he dreams about Levi; every day he misses him. But Levi is young, and Madoc will not stand in the way of Levi following his dreams. But being a soldier isn’t Levi’s dream. There is nothing Levi wants more than to do his time and return home to Northfield and fight for his man. Madoc was sure he’d be able to move on, but once he hears Levi will be home on a two-week leave, he can think of nothing except seeing him again. But can he stand to be with his lover for two weeks and then let him leave to fight a war?

When Skies Are Gray

“I sure am.” His hazel eyes swept over Madoc’s face, the hurt in them stole Madoc’s breath. All he’d wanted was for Levi to have a good life, to achieve his dreams. He’d never meant to cause him harm. Whatever pain the breakup caused, it should’ve passed by now.


It hadn’t for Madoc, but he counted on living with the pain for the rest of his life.


“Are you on a date?” Levi directed the question to Olivia.


“We’re having pizza.” She bounced and grinned at Levi.


He remembered. They’d ordered pizza one night when they’d been babysitting shortly before the breakup, and Olivia had made a big deal about getting pineapple. Apparently, Richard didn’t like them and since Olivia didn’t eat an entire pizza herself, she had to share with Richard and Lisa, so no pineapple.


“Thank you for the…erm…the birthday letter.” Madoc wanted to reach out and touch Levi; wanted to hug him.


Chapter 11