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Adam closed his eyes on a soft moan of delight.
Maybe it wouldn't be so bad to get in the shower after all.
* * * * *
Adam reared back and pushed the door almost all the way closed the second after he
opened it. He reached back and put a hand on Rhone's leg, stopping him too.
Rhone stayed silent, as Adam knew he would. The man rode Adam's back, though, and
through the small crack Adam had left open in the doorway, he felt certain Rhone's focus had
zeroed in on what had caught Adam's interest too.
Wes had just dipped his head and said, Very good, sir to whoever had the room two
doors down. As soon as the door closed, the younger man turned away and pressed his forehead
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into the hallway wall. With shoulders hunched and shuddering, he lifted his hands and covered
his face. He remained there for a long, agonizing minute, wherein Adam felt certain he and
Rhone stood watching without breathing. Abruptly, Wes stiffened his spine and pushed back his
shoulders, scrubbed his face with both hands, and walked in the opposite direction, where Adam
knew the employee elevator was located.
As soon as Wes turned the corner, Rhone pulled the door all the way open and held it for
Adam. What do you suppose that was about? he asked.
Don't know. Adam glanced at Rhone as he pulled on the door handle to check that it had
automatically locked. He clearly thought he was alone, though, and I doubt he would have
wanted anyone to witness the moment of weakness. That's why I pushed you back.
Rhone started walking backward, facing Adam with a wolfish smile as they moved. And
here I thought you were only worried he would hit on me again. He poked Adam in the ribs and
waist, making Adam laugh and wiggle out of the touch. So much for protecting my honor and
virtue, Rhone added. Adam lunged, and Rhone took off down the hall.
Adam gave chase, and they veered right into the elevator just as the doors opened. Rhone
turned and pushed his back up against the wall, and Adam paused only long enough to hit the
Lobby button before stalking Rhone until there wasn't even room for air to fit between their
bodies.
With his fingers curled around the handrail, Adam leaned in more and absorbed every
change of breath in Rhone, feeling the rapid beat in his chest. He held his mouth mere
centimeters away from Rhone's and watched the pale mercury take over his gaze.
If Wes hits on you again, Adam whispered, just show him that mark on your neck. He
rubbed his hand over the material covering Rhone's nape, where he knew a darkened patch of
skin existed. And let him know what we were doing as I gave it to you.
Only a few more days until I can just show him my wedding band.
The band Adam had bought Rhone, and the one Rhone designed in return, sat in the hotel
safe, waiting for their ceremony.
That won't keep half the men and women in this world off a guy like you, Adam
murmured. As New Year's Eve approached, old insecurities that he usually kept at bay crept up
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on Adam more and more often, stealing his sleep. Or have you forgotten how many people
we've caught happily hooking up with married men and women over the years?
His gaze softening, Rhone cupped Adam's cheek. That's never going to be us, Adam.
Adam covered Rhone's fingers and let them fall tangled to their sides, suddenly unable to
tease anymore. Please be sure you've given this marriage every bit of thought needed and that
you're certain it's what you want. That you know you can be happy in it, with me, for the long
haul. His throat choking him with old panic, Adam let go of their hold and stepped back.
Adam. Rhone caught Adam's hand, not letting him pull out of touching distance.
Awareness of Adam's fears lived in his eyes. Please don't start worrying about that again.
Women. Rhone's lifelong heterosexuality& at least until he started up with me two years
ago.
Adam couldn't completely let go of the what-if game. What if Rhone, no matter how
much he loved Adam in his heart, rediscovered one day that he needed a woman in his life?
Rhone, I can't help The elevator dinged just then, and the doors slid open to reveal the
lobby. Never mind. Adam moved, but once again, Rhone held him in place.
After putting his hand out to hold the door open, Rhone tipped Adam's face up to his and
scrutinized it. His thumb played along Adam's jaw, inciting a shiver. Are you okay? Rhone
asked. I don't like seeing you upset.
I'm fine. Adam swallowed down his stupid worries and managed a smile. Let's go say
hello to our guests.
Rhone leaned down and brushed his lips high on Adam's cheek. All right. People started
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