Page 47 of Cedarwood Manny

A wry smile curled on Rhett’s lips, but he said nothing.

“What?”

“I’m jealous,” Rhett said.

“Of what?”

“Adrien.”

“Rhett. Don’t do this.”

“I’m jealous because he has you. He has a love that’s once-in-a-lifetime. I’m envious because I want that for myself,” Rhett said. “Which means I need to get off my ass.”

“You do?”And do what?

“Yeah. I’m head over heels for my friend Adam and I want to be with Justin. I’m so fucked up.” Rhett laughed. “It’s time I tell them the truth.”

“Justin Lewis and Adam Dillon?” If he knew Rhett, the man would have them become a threesome at least once.

“Yeah.” Rhett blushed. “Remember them?”

“I do.” He didn’t know Justin well, but he’d never forget Adam. Rhett had cheated on him with Adam. He wasn’t a fan of Adam’s, but he was a better fit for Rhett—more than Nathan had ever been.

“I’m done with screwing with you.” Rhett patted Nathan’s thigh. “I’m ready to grow up.”

“Then chase Adam and Justin.”

“Yes.”

He hugged Rhett. Things were still odd, but better. “You should.”

“Is that your stamp of approval?”

“Sure.” He shoved his hands into his pockets. “I should go. You have men to entice and I need to get back to my job.”

“Agreed.” Rhett threw his arms around Nathan. “I do want you around, too. You’re my sanity.”

“I don’t know about that.” He grinned. “But I’m glad you’re not going to do anything drastic.”

“Me, too, but I never was.” He clapped Nathan on the back and escorted him to the door. “It was a story to get you to come over.” He paused. “Maybe we can double date.”

“We’ll see.” But he doubted it.

“Adrien was super nice when he could’ve told me to fuck off.” Rhett stood at his door. “Love him until you can’t stand, then do it again.”

“Well, okay.” He opened the door. “See you. Go get Adam and Justin.”

Rhett winked. “Will do.”

Nathan left the apartment building. Relief washed over him and he exhaled. Life was finally going his way. He wouldn’t have to worry about Rhett any longer and could focus on the home he’d created with Adrien. He sped across town. He needed his boyfriend more than his next breath.

When Nathan arrived at the house, Adrien was standing in the kitchen. He’d tugged his shirttail from his trousers and embodied casual cool, with a hint of frustration.

Nathan walked into the room and said nothing. All he wanted to do was fuck Adrien. He crossed the kitchen and mashed his mouth on Adrien’s. Not sweet, but craving. When Adrien opened to him, he sucked on his boyfriend’s tongue. He swallowed Adrien’s moan and bumped noses twice.

Adrien broke the kiss and panted. “Wow.” He slipped his hands into Nathan’s back pockets. “To what do I owe this burst of desire?”

“Is Kyle in bed?” Nathan asked. He peppered Adrien’s face with kisses.

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