Chapter 25

“Darsey will be at the party. But he will be with me and out of your way. I’ll keep him occupied. Whatever happens between Cliff and you isn’t going to affect him. He isn’t going to beat the shit out of you. No punches. No jealousy. He supports this meeting I’m having with you. As I’ve already said, we’re lovers. We are together. So don’t worry about Darsey. You keep your eye on Cliff. Got it?”

“I’ll come. But I can’t promise anything.”

“Works for me. And for Darsey. It’s this simple.”

He raises an eyebrow again. “I honestly thought Darsey was in love with Cliff. I thought they had a match made in heaven going on. He’s really been sucking your dick?”

I laugh. How subtle. “Like a master. Among other fun things in the bedroom. Love makes men do the craziest things.”

“Guess so,” he says, grins.

We have a few extra Manhattans together, chat about Cliff, my relationship with Darsey, and become more than just combating rugby players, now friends.