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

Levi pulled him closer. “I love you.” The kiss was chaste, over way too fast. “Only you.”


“No, wait.” Madoc curled his fingers around the military green fabric of his shirt. “Don’t go.” His eyes burned as they filled with tears, and he blinked fast to prevent them from spilling over.


“I have to, babe. It’s time to board.”


Madoc kissed him. A tear escaping at the corner of his eye. “Just a little bit longer. Just a little.”


Levi held him tight, kissed him deeply, before clearing his throat. “I really have to go, love.”


Madoc nodded, no longer able to get any words out through his tight throat.


“Fuck, don’t look at me like that.” Levi wiped his eyes. “I’ll call you as soon as I can, okay. Tomorrow. I should be able to get hold of a phone tomorrow.”


Madoc nodded, no longer caring if tears trickled down his cheeks.


Chapter 18