Daring a snowstorm might not be the smartest thing Aiden Evans has ever done, but he can’t stand being in his flat a moment longer. With only three days to Christmas, he doesn’t want to be alone. He wants a place to belong, wants people around him who won’t look down on him. He might not find that at his mother’s place, but it’s better than being alone in the city. If he can make it there, that is. Tristan Gardner is looking forward to a quiet night in front of the TV, but instead, he has to save an idiot in designer clothes from freezing to death in his forest. Tristan tries not to notice the man’s good looks, just like he has tried not to notice any man’s good looks for the last seven years. He knows where relationships go and is far better off living alone, with his dog, in his cabin. Aiden is driving Tristan mad with his bratty comments and irresponsible ways, and Aiden is going crazy from Tristan’s judgmental attitude. Luckily, in a few days, the weather will clear up, and the two men won’t have to be together any longer. But will a few steamy nights with the grumpy lumberjack change Aiden’s mind about wanting to leave? And will Tristan still want to go back to his peaceful, predictable life without fear of getting his heart broken? Contains the stories “Once in a Snowstorm,” “The Empty Egg,” “Happy Endings,” and “Just Words.”

Aiden and Tristan

&ldquo;Why did you stop?&rdquo; Aiden whispered. His cock was still straining; he was still hovering right at the edge. One touch from Tristan and he&rsquo;d be right there again.


&ldquo;I wanted to see you. I wanted you to see me.&rdquo;


&ldquo;You&rsquo;re always in such a hurry, Aiden.&rdquo; Tristan shook his head but moved again, and Aiden almost cried out in relief. &ldquo;You never listen to me. You never see me. The only time I have your undivided attention is when I&rsquo;m inside you, and even then, you don&rsquo;t trust me.&rdquo;


Aiden would&rsquo;ve ignored the words if it hadn&rsquo;t been for the glint of sadness in Tristan&rsquo;s heated eyes.


&ldquo;Not true. I hear you. I see you. And I do trust you.&rdquo; Aiden clung to him, willing him to believe him. Tristan was his everything.


Chapter 58