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“Yeah, it wasn’t for me. I’d rather concentrate on my degree because I never had plans to play football after college. A friend on the team had a scare when he flipped up in the air and landed on his neck. Because of the swelling from his injury, it paralyzed him for several weeks. He had a concussion that left him confused and he lost his short-term memory for a time. He recovered but after that, I quit.”

Rylan thanked the deities above Cameron quit and watched as he put the quiche in the oven and set the timer before he turned his full attention to Rylan.

Sensing the heat in Cameron’s eyes, although his face remained passive, Rylan put the container of grapes to one side and reached for him when he wandered close enough to touch. Cameron settled in between Rylan’s legs and pressed his hands flat against the counter next to his thighs while Rylan’s hands reached for the man’s hips.

“Are you okay?”

Rylan swallowed at Cameron’s concern and nodded. “Are you sure you still want me to move in?” The look of concern on Cameron’s face made his throat feel tight.

“I want you safe but more than that, I want you in my life. I still want you very much to move in with me.”

“Yes to both. I… I want that.”

Cameron’s gaze dropped to his mouth and paused for a long minute before he met Rylan’s gaze. “Can I kiss you?”

Oh, yes, please.

Unable to force the words past his throat, he nodded instead.

Rylan not knowing what to expect, couldn’t prevent the shiver when Cameron cupped his face. He moaned aloud when Cameron’s lips grazed over his lower one. Cameron took his time exploring, searching and yet not deepening the kiss as he passed over Rylan’s lips with his own.

“Rylan,” Cameron breathed.

“Please.”

That one word was all it took.

“I’ve wanted nothing more.” Cameron tilted his mouth as he pressed their lips together, causing Rylan’s entire world to tilt on its axis.

Rylan gripped Cameron’s hips tighter in his hold, pulling him closer, as Cameron slid his tongue over the seam of his lips, asking for permission to enter. Rylan eagerly opened, savoring the taste of peppermint and black coffee as Cameron deepened the kiss and stole Rylan’s breath in the same moment.

When they broke off and dragged in deep breaths, Cameron moved his lips behind his ear before he explored Rylan’s neck. Rylan tilted his head back, giving him access and drawing sensations from his untried body that left him throbbing.

Rylan never knew his neck and the area behind his ear would turn him into mush. He bit his lip to prevent a moan from escaping his throat, but Cameron bit his earlobe and spoke.

“Let me hear you.”

“You’re driving me crazy.”

“Now you know how I felt the moment I spotted you on the dance floor. For me, that’s saying something.”

Before Rylan could form a thought to reply, Cameron moved his mouth over Rylan’s and he lost himself to the sensations that shivered throughout his body. Cameron’s growl absorbed his moan as he deepened the kiss, pulling him closer to his hard body.

Rylan’s eyes fluttered closed, unable to keep his eyes on the sexy-as-sin sight of Cameron’s flushed face. The kiss turned into an inferno and Rylan could feel his cock swelling in his sweats and he knew if Cameron stepped closer, he would experience Rylan’s excitement first hand.

He opened for Cameron’s exploration and instead of the intense sensations of an aggressive kiss, Cameron’s slowed his movements as his tongue explored him until he was panting and all thoughts disappeared. There were only the sensations Cameron drew from him.

Afraid he would try to find relief against Cameron and scare him off, he slid his hips backward on the counter. But the growl erupting from Cameron’s throat had Rylan shivering. When he placed his hands on Rylan’s lower back and pulled him flush against his own body, Rylan moaned as Cameron’s impressive erection pressed against his stomach.

During this, Cameron’s mouth never left Rylan’s and Rylan knew he would soon lose himself in the desire Cameron drew from him, overwhelming his senses. Needing to be closer, Rylan draped his arms over Cameron’s impressive shoulders as Cameron’s hands slid underneath his tee and caressed the sensitive skin on his lower back.

When breathing became a necessity, Cameron pulled back and both of them drew deep breaths. But when Cameron opened his eyes, Rylan felt Cameron tense against him.

Rylan, away from Cameron’s sensuous exploration, heard movement behind him. Instead of turning around and investigating, he burrowed his face against Cameron’s neck as Cameron’s arms wrapped around him. Rylan’s body hadn’t calmed down, so he bit his lip to prevent the hiss from escaping.

“Which one of you stole my house key this time?”

Rylan laughed, Cameron’s words taking him by surprise and because of how put out he sounded. When his body cooled enough not to embarrass himself, he lifted his head and turned toward the back door to see three huge men standing there, gaping at them.