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“What a guy,” Tanner murmured. He kissed Dane. “Yes.”

“Devlin’s an asshole, but I won’t complain.” He brushed his nose along Tanner’s. He kept thinking about the barbecue. Going public didn’t worry him. The chance Tanner could be hurt at the stadium or anywhere else doing events around town did. Then again, he hoped the teammates understood. “What about the guys on the team?”

“They don’t mind what I do.” He kissed Dane again. “And those who do can kiss my ass. The guys who invited me to their get-together knew I’m gay before they invited me.”

“It’s my job to kiss your ass.”

“It is,” Tanner said, his voice low.

“You’re not worried about…” Dane couldn’t say the group’s name. “At all?”

Tanner shrugged. “I’m worried—I won’t lie. I don’t want to be attacked or have my property defaced, but I’m tired of backing down. Besides, you and I are stronger together. Hell, the gay community needs to pull together. We’re like everyone else and should start acting the part. Stop being scared.”

“You’re right,” Dane said. “But you’re not like everyone else.”

“I’m not?”

“You’re hotter.” And his.

“Thank you.” Tanner blushed. “You’re pretty sexy, too.”

“Now, let’s go upstairs.” He tugged his pants up with one hand and grabbed Tanner’s hand with the other. He led his lover upstairs to his bedroom. Life had leveled out for a change and he wasn’t about to let this moment pass him by. He had a hot man in his bed and peace.

Chapter Eight

Bringing a lover to his inner sanctum at home wasn’t Dane’s style, but Tanner kept encouraging him to break the rules. Why had the rules been there in the first place? To keep Tanner out? Fat lot of good that had done. Hell, pushing him away seemed to force Dane to admit he wanted the man. Now he wasn’t ready to ever let him go.

Dane pinned Tanner to the bedpost, drawing a gasp from deep within him. He smashed his mouth on Tanner’s. Sweet and slow could wait for another day. He needed his man. Without breaking the kiss, he opened Tanner’s pants.

Tanner wrenched his mouth free and panted. “Fuck. Love when you’re in control.”

He cupped Tanner’s face in both hands and kissed him. “Can’t get enough of you.” He let go long enough to shove Tanner’s shirt up to expose his belly. No matter where he touched, he found raw muscle and lean strength in Tanner.

Tanner yanked the garment over his head, then tossed the shirt out of the way. “Better.”

“Much.” He wrapped his hand around the back of Tanner’s neck as he kissed him again. He’d never get enough of tasting his lover. His groin bumped against Tanner’s, sending heat through Dane’s body.

“Take your shirt off.” Tanner fumbled with the hem of Dane’s shirt.

Dane backed away and wriggled free of the garment. The cool air in the room did little to reduce his fever. But he preferred being with Tanner without barriers.

“Damn.” Tanner leaned forward and sucked on one of Dane’s nipples.

“Yes, baby.” Dane caressed Tanner’s head and basked in the painful pleasure each time Tanner raked his teeth across his nipple.

With deft movements, Tanner fondled Dane and got him hard. He tugged and stroked, pushing Dane toward release.

Dane groaned. They should slow down, but how? He knew only one speed—Mach five. He dropped to his knees. Tanner had blown him before and this was his turn. Besides, he couldn’t wait to taste Tanner. He removed his lover’s dick from behind his jeans.

“Shit.” Tanner threaded his fingers in Dane’s hair. “Mark yourself. Show me you belong to me.”

He drew a line across his lips with the blunt head of Tanner’s erection. Precum slickened his path. He glanced up at Tanner. The hunger in his boyfriend’s eyes spurred him on. He gave in to the desire to lick, suck and nibble all over Tanner’s cock. He traced the lines of the veins with his tongue, then smeared precum across his mouth before going deep. He swallowed Tanner to the back of his throat. Freedom bubbled within him. He could be himself with this man.

“Jesus God.” Tanner guided him and rocked his hips. “We need to be bare.” He tipped his head back. “Fuck. I want you inside me.” He pushed harder. “Can’t think straight.”

“That’s the point,” Dane said between thrusts.

“No.” Tanner nudged Dane away. “Naked now.” He stripped out of the rest of his clothes in seconds then flopped onto the bed. “I can’t wait.”

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