One thing Derek has always searched for is perfection. And in Nick's love, he thought he'd found it. But marriage is rarely perfect and Nick Lund isn't a myth, but a human being, faulted as anyone. With their relationship on the rocks, Derek faces loneliness and doubt, estranged from the man he's adored for most of his life. When he learns that he has a cousin living in the city, a young man named Myles he never knew existed, Derek seeks him out. The two men begin a beautiful friendship that provides Derek with some solace and perspective. But in spite of the affection he feels for Myles, Derek's heart belongs to Nick, who's willing to do anything to get them back on track. Nick is ready to forsake his restaurant Split, the city life he adores and all of his ambitions to win Derek's trust again. Derek is convinced that a quiet existence in the burbs is the solution to all of their problems. Or will it be the biggest mistake of their lives?

Red Dreams

“Well, Ialready love you, Myles.” I grabbed his tear-streaked face and kissed his cheek. “And the word spoilis a tricky one. Because you have been spoiling me lately.” I handed him his helmet and smiled. “With friendship and attention.”


“Yeah, but now your husband is coming back and everything is gonna turn to shit again, you’ll see.”


This was a side of him I hadn’t seen before. He can get a little nasty when the emotions get to be too much. I guess anger is easier than sadness.


“Nick is gonna adore you, Myles, and we’ll all get along. You’ll see.” I pointed to the bike. “Let’s find a spot and have our little chip and beer picnic.”


“He’s not gonna like me and you’re not gonna wanna spend as much time with me now.” Myles put his helmet on, the dark visor now hiding half of his face. “It doesn’t matter,” he grumbled. “I didn’t expect this to last, anyway.”


Chapter 24