At thirty-nine, Dane has begun to think that life holds no surprises for him. His last relationship was twelve years ago and, apart from a couple of flings, there has been no one special in his life for so long, he has given up even thinking about meeting anyone. His work keeps him busy and he's used to going on holidays by himself or with friends. He hasn't really missed having someone to love, and to love him back. Although sometimes ...<br><br>One day, he's cleaning the sliding door when he notices movement in the villa next to his. It's his new neighbour. His handsome new neighbour. He pretends he isn't watching the hot, semi-naked man. Later when he bumps into the man, Tassos, he's invited in for a juice. Who is this man?

When You Least Expect It

Dane sat on the stony riverbank, his arms out behind him to support himself.


“Wouldn’t life be so much easier if this was all there was?”


Tas skipped a stone across the surface of the water and sat beside him, the fingers of his hand touching the fingers of Dane’s hand.


“I’m working towards doing exactly that,” said Tas. “Everything I do is taking me closer to my dream.” His hand wrapped around Dane’s. “And having someone on the journey with me makes it all the more magical.”


It was out of character and took Dane completely by surprise, but his eyes began to fill with tears.


Tas noticed immediately. “What’s wrong?”


The expression on Tas’s face, the softness and caring it displayed, drew out Dane’s thoughts.


“I am—” he sniffed “—so damned lucky.”


Tas smiled, his lips curling into the warmest expression Dane had ever seen on his beloved’s handsome face.


“Not as lucky as me,” said Tas, placing a kiss as soft as a summer breeze on Dane’s lips


Chapter 11