Page 51 of Finding Forever in Cedarwood

“He did. He’s lousy with a gun and grazed my arm, but still.” Liam moved his jacket sleeve, showcasing the bandage on his biceps. “It’s a flesh wound and the police were close by. I guess they liked gyros, too. Jeff’s in custody and will be charged with brandishing a gun in public, possessing an unregistered weapon and assault.”

“Jesus.” His hands shook. “I’m glad he’s shit with a gun.”

“Me, too. It happened so fast. Jordan took me to the ER in his cruiser. But when they checked me in, I realized I didn’t have my phone, so I couldn’t call you. Jordan said he’d contact you but he must’ve forgotten.” A tear slipped down his cheek. “I just wanted to get back to you. I wanted to be here.”

“You are now.” He wiped the drop from Liam’s face.

“Which I why I made my decision.”

“Decision?”Now what have I missed?

“I bet the scripts would work if they were filmed in Ohio. I’m sure they would. If the studio can get the permits to film in Ohio, then I’ll do those films. It’ll give me indie cred and keep me working. Once they’re done and the publicity furor over my coming out dies down, I’m staying here. For good. I’m tired and I need you. I’ll start a youth drama program or something, but I’m not leaving—if you’ll have me.”

“Yes, I will.” He tugged Liam onto his lap. “The house wouldn’t be the same without you. You’ve got my heart in your hands.”

“Do I?” Liam offered him a watery smile. “Stone, that’s the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard.”

“I love you.”

“Love you, too,” Stone said. No regrets, no hesitation. He held his boyfriend and rocked him. They should go, but not yet. “Amy’s still here. We should let her head home.”

“We should, because I want to go home, where I want you to make love to me,” Liam said.

“With pleasure.” Stone followed Liam back to the farm. Once on the safety of his property, he relaxed. Liam was with him and they were out of harm’s way. He wasn’t thrilled Jeff had attacked Liam, but if he was in custody, then good. Stone would continue to protect Liam like he did the animals. He didn’t see anyone around.

When he went inside, he noticed the paper on the counter. He didn’t see Katie or the other kids. “Katie left a note.” He held up the scrap of paper. “‘Everyone’s okay and Champ is doing well. Enjoy yourself.’ So we should have a good night.” He locked the doors and chased Liam up to the second floor. Elmore, Meep, Gracie and Puppy followed. The dogs assumed their spots on the various dog beds. Champ was curled with Missy in the box. “I believe they approve.”

“Looks like.” Liam stripped, then sprawled on the bed. He stroked himself. “What are you waiting for?”

“Nothing.” He stripped then climbed on top of Liam. Despite wanting to go slow, he thundered ahead. He kissed Liam everywhere, needing to taste him. He started at Liam’s lips, then moved to his cheeks, chin and throat. He embraced the passion and desire within him. More than anything, he craved Liam. He sucked on Liam’s tongue. Liam’s eyes sparkled and he met each kiss with the same ferocity.

He pushed ahead, but kept glancing at the bandage on Liam’s arm. He had to be careful not to bother the wound. He pushed his concern aside and kept going forward.

The lines deepened around Liam’s eyes, giving him a rugged look. Stone slid his palm over Liam’s chest, then pinched his nipple.

Liam groaned. “Oh fuck yes.” He arched into Stone’s touch.

Stone settled between Liam’s legs. He alternated between stroking and caressing Liam, wanting him right on the edge of coming. He toyed with Liam’s balls, then moved to his shaft.

“Stone.” Liam tensed. He threaded his fingers into Stone’s hair.

Stone flicked his tongue across the blunt head of Liam’s cock. He lapped at Liam’s pre-cum. The saltiness soothed him. He and Liam were one.

He elicited another groan from Liam.

Liam tugged on Stone’s hair, forcing him to bob his head. Stone obliged. He pushed deep before pulling most of the way out. He flattened his tongue along the underside of Liam’s dick. When he swallowed Liam to the back of his throat, he hummed.

“Shit.” Liam pulled again. “More.”

He sucked on the tip of Liam’s erection until Liam cried out.

“Jesus, Stone. I’ll come if you don’t stop,” he muttered.

Let him come.He withdrew long enough to grab the lube. He settled between Liam’s knees once again and resumed sucking on his lover’s shaft.

Liam trembled and fisted the blankets. “Can’t think straight.”

He dribbled lube on his fingers, then slid them between Liam’s ass cheeks. He had his lover right where he wanted him. He toyed with Liam’s hole

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