Hold Me

Aden Randall is one of the biggest names in the current art scene. A stoic, calm perfectionist at work, he keeps his private life firmly hidden, only stepping out into the spotlight for the exhibitions his gallery hosts.
During one of these, a new artist catches Aden’s eyes, his raw and melancholic work pulling him in instantly. More so than the work itself, however, he is drawn to the artist’s model.
Deciding to mentor the new artist, he soon meets the mysterious young man from the painting. Noel is charming, beautiful, and deeply traumatized, but would never show...

Aden Randall is one of the biggest names in the current art scene. A stoic, calm perfectionist at work, he keeps his private life firmly hidden, only stepping out into the spotlight for the exhibitions his gallery hosts.
During one of these, a new artist catches Aden’s eyes, his raw and melancholic work pulling him in instantly. More so than the work itself, however, he is drawn to the artist’s model.
Deciding to mentor the new artist, he soon meets the mysterious young man from the painting. Noel is charming, beautiful, and deeply traumatized, but would never show any weakness.
When he meets Aden Randall, the gallerist who mentors his artist friend, it’s like the rug is being pulled from Noel’s feet as he can’t help but fall deeply for the man’s charm.
But a healthy relationship needs more than initial attraction. Noel’s trauma is triggered easily, while Aden’s past has prevented him from trusting anyone again. Will these two men be able to move past their issues and allow love to blossom between them?