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“Yes, that sounds perfect. I shouldn’t tell you this, but I would work for less. I get to hang out with you two and to see your designs come to life.”

Rylan smiled. “You may have to travel to Denver with us for the fashion show and occasional fittings.”

“I’d be okay with that. But I have to tell you I don’t really have a reliable car—”

“We would drive down together, you don’t have to worry.”

“Wonderful. I’ll see you next Monday.”

They exchanged numbers and Cameron texted her their address.

“Now I have to go change and hand in my uniform.” She grimaced at the green button down and khakis. “I’ll see you soon, and thank you, for this chance.”

Steffie waved as she tracked to the back of the restaurant. Rylan had a good feeling about her.

Cameron left several twenties on the table and stood, taking Rylan’s hand in his as they walked toward the exit and their car.

“I hope she’ll like the job and stay. I was worried about finding someone I liked enough to spend most of my day with, but I think she’ll be great.”

Rylan hugged Cameron and tilted his head up to kiss him as soon as they arrived at the passenger door.

“Fate has a way of introducing you to people when you need them.”

He couldn’t disagree, but all thoughts disappeared the moment Cameron swept his tongue inside his mouth and devoured him. Rylan’s body reacted, and he pressed closer, shivering at the moan coming from deep in Cameron’s chest. He was breathless and aching when he pulled back.

“Who am I to doubt fate? It brought you into my life.” Rylan squeezed Cameron’s hand.

Cameron held the door open for Rylan before getting in the car. As he started down the street, he reached out and linked their hands together.

“Is this how you pictured married life?” Cameron asked.

Rylan shook his head.

“The only married couple I knew were my parents and by the end of my mom’s life, they had a strained marriage. I asked mom before she passed what about dad make her fall for him? She was silent for a long while before she admitted it was her one chance to have kids.

“I had no expectations of marriage after that. You make me happy; when I wake up in your arms every morning, when we make love every night, and every moment in between. I think we both want the same thing. Time together and love. And I want to give you all that and more. What about you?”

Cameron thought about his question for a moment.

“To be honest, I never understood when my parents spoke about finding the perfect person you could depend on and trust, but I found that and more with you. It’s smiling whenever I think about you, and it makes me happy when you eat or when you relax with me after a long day. And I want to share everything with you.”

Rylan leaned over the console when he stopped at the red light and kissed Cameron.

“I love you. Now, take me home so I can worship your body all night long.”

Cameron slid his hand around the back of Rylan’s neck, one of the best feelings in the world, and kissed him. He only broke the kiss when someone honked behind them. Rylan sat back and noticed his hands shook from his desire after their kiss. He gripped the thighs of his jeans and pulled them down to make room for his hard cock pulsing against his zipper.

They rolled down the windows and took in the summer night air. It had rained earlier in the afternoon and the smell of earth wafted in as Cameron drove home.

Pressure increased as Cameron squeezed his hand tighter as they rolled up the driveway, drawing Rylan from his thoughts. He glanced at Cameron and noticed the intense look on his face before he turned his eyes the direction that captured his husband’s attention. He sucked in a breath at the shattered living room bay window.

“I can’t hear the alarm. Do you think there’s someone still in there?”

“We don’t have sensors on the glass. The alarm would sound only if the door or window opened. I’m not taking a chance, someone could be in there, waiting for us.”

Cameron rolled the windows up and locked the car doors before he called the police. “Yes, someone broke into our house and I don’t know if they are still here. My husband and I are waiting in the car in our driveway.”

There were sounds of agreement before Cameron hung up and released Rylan’s seatbelt before pulling him onto his lap. Rylan buried his face against Cameron’s neck and sighed at the scent and Cameron’s rumbling words.