Page 34 of Second Chances in Cedarwood

“I love seeing you at the end of the counter. You’re the first guy to see the importance of the shop and to not expect me to put it aside for you.”Shit.He’d said that wrong.

“You want someone who respects your life and livelihood.” Henry kissed him. “I get it.”

“Thank you.” God, he loved Henry. Totally loved him. He’d fallen quick but hard, and he knew his heart. Besides, he didn’t have to say the words out loud to show his feelings.

“I’ll help you, then we go home,” Henry said. “Yours, right?”

“Yours. The bed’s bigger and you drove into work. I biked.” Jack let go. “Plus, I need to take the deposit to the bank tomorrow. I’d rather take it via car than bike.”

Henry helped him clean up and close the shop down for the night. “Want me to bring the car up so you’re not crossing the parking lot with cash?”

“Yes.” He checked the front door and set the alarm system, then gathered his things in his bag and locked the office. He headed to the back door. By the time he reached the rear entrance of the restaurant, Henry had parked next to the door. Jack turned off the lights, checked his bag and closed the door. He locked up and checked the handle, then joined Henry in the car. Once in the vehicle, he relaxed. “I hate bringing out the deposit.”

“I bet.” Henry drove away from the shop. “Need anything at your place?”

“Everything I need is at yours. I have stuff stashed there.” He craved a shower, then sex and food with Henry. Then they’d count the take.

Henry drove, and Jack palmed Henry’s thigh. He said nothing until they were at the condo and parked in the garage. Jack followed him into the kitchen and abandoned his satchel on the counter.

Henry kicked out of his shoes. Instead of letting Henry speak, Jack directed him to the bathroom. He was all for sweaty after-work sex, but not today.

Jack couldn’t wait any longer. He needed Henry more than his next breath. He tugged Henry through the condo to the bathroom.

“Needy?” Henry asked. “I’m not going anywhere.”

“Yes, you are.” He shoved Henry’s shirt up. “You’re going to get naked.”

Henry moved his arms above his head, allowing Jack to remove his shirt. His nipples beaded and his eyes widened with hunger. “I’m yours.”

He almost replied,I know it, but hesitated. He craved Henry. Jack pressed kisses to Henry’s chest and focused on his lover’s nipples. He sucked hard on one tight peak.

A moan vibrated in Henry. He palmed the back of Jack’s head. “Feels good.”

Jack switched nipples and hooked his fingers in Henry’s jeans. He opened the denim. Another rumble vibrated in Henry. Jack pushed Henry’s trousers down his legs, revealing his erection.

“Jack.” Henry ground into Jack’s hand.

Jack stroked with one hand and reached into the shower with the other. He turned on the water. Within moments, steam filled the room.

Henry slapped the wall, turning on the exhaust fan. He rocked into Jack’s fingers. “You’re blowing my mind.”

“Good.” He nibbled up to Henry’s throat. “Get into the shower.” He liked the open floorplan of Henry’s bathroom. Whoever had designed it must’ve planned for the occupants to need plenty of room.

Henry kicked out of his clothes, then stepped under the spray. He braced his hand on the wall. Water sluiced down his face. He reminded Jack of a model. Christ. Jack wanted to take photos of Henry this way. His cock hardened. With each breath, he showcased his abs.

“Do you know you’re sexy?” Jack undressed in record time, leaving his clothes in a heap.

“I’m just me.” Henry grinned, albeit sheepishly and moved away from the shower head. “I’m not that exciting. But you.” He reached for Jack. “You’re the pretty one.”

“Sure.” He joined Henry in the stall. “We’re pretty hot together.” He wasn’t about to keep arguing with Henry about who was better looking.

Henry laughed. “I guess.”

He’d lessened the tension. He kissed Henry, pressing his body to Henry’s. He rubbed the blunt head of his cock against Henry’s dick in a delicious friction.

Henry groaned. “Jack.”

He lived for the scrape of Henry’s day-old whiskers on his cheeks, the taste of Henry and the caress of Henry’s hands on his chest. He roved his palms over Henry’s body and need overwhelmed him. He wanted to be with Henry in every way and everywhere.

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