Page 10 of Forbidden Lust (Sinful Knights #1)

DANIEL

Daniel woke up with Josh snuggled up next to him.

He could get used to this. When he’d approached him on Friday evening, he didn’t believe he could ever feel this way about someone again, let alone so quickly.

It should be terrifying, but Daniel was too excited to get scared about this.

The question was, what was he going to do about it?

He didn’t want this weekend to be it, but wondered what Josh was thinking.

For someone who was so expressive when they were having sex, he would often go off into his own world part way through conversations like he was deep in thought.

Josh had shared a lot about his childhood and his parents, but Daniel felt he was still holding something back.

He’d been adamant about Daniel not seeing where he lived, and it wasn’t because he had a secret boyfriend stashed there.

Daniel suspected he was financially supporting his sister, which would be a strain.

He’d made a comment yesterday about money, but Daniel hadn’t pushed him on it.

He noticed Josh’s eyes flicker open, taking a moment to realise where he was.

Oh, to wake up next to this every day was something Daniel would be very happy with.

What he’d do tonight was ask Josh if he could see him again, and he wouldn’t be waiting until next weekend.

He’d find time around work, like he had this weekend.

But first, he had a day planned for them out of the city.

“Morning, gorgeous,” he said, kissing Josh’s forehead.

He smiled and snuggled further into Daniel, his morning wood pressing into Daniel’s thigh.

“Someone’s excited,” he said, sliding his hand under the covers and tugging on Josh’s cock.

His own cock was getting onboard with the prospect of more action, but his body needed a break.

Once they’d gotten back from dinner, Daniel had fulfilled his promises and fucked Josh, slow and deep, for two hours.

Josh had to be sore, but from the way he was palming Daniel’s cock, he was probably gearing up for another round.

Josh disappeared under the covers, and a few seconds later, Daniel felt the warmth of his boy’s mouth around his swollen cock, which was immediately at full mast. His boy?

Not that he was into the daddy thing, but he liked the sound of boy whenever he said it to Josh.

Could it even be possible that Josh could be his?

What wasn’t possible was thinking, as Josh worked his length like a pro, and all Daniel could do was lie back and let the boy enjoy his breakfast.

After exchanging mutual orgasms, then having a light breakfast and separate showers for the sake of time, they were in the car and heading out of the city. They had the radio on low, so they could still talk. Josh’s phone pinged, and Daniel instinctively looked at it, having to do a double take.

“Did you just get a text from someone call sperm donor ?”

Josh went red and put his phone face down between his legs.

“You don’t have to tell me, you know,” he said, stroking his thigh.

“It’s what I call my dad. The biological one. ”

Daniel snorted. “It’s how I refer to mine too. Why is he texting you? I didn’t think you knew him.”

“We’ve only met about five times.”

“Since your parents died?”

“My entire life. The last time I saw him was at their funeral.”

Anger flashed through Daniel. He’d never known his own father, and they’d never met. He still to this day didn’t know who he was, and wasn’t interested in ever finding out.

“Where does he live?” asked Daniel. Perhaps he was overseas.

“I’m not sure where he lives, but he works in the city. He does something in law as well.”

The legal world wasn’t a big place; maybe Daniel knew who he was. He dismissed that thought. It wasn’t his business to get involved.

“What does he want? If you don’t mind me asking.”

“No. It’s fine. We were supposed to meet last week, but I had food poisoning, so had to cancel on him.”

“You had food poisoning last week, and we’ve been fucking like bunnies? Why didn’t you say anything?”

Josh laughed. “It was just for a couple of days. I think I ate something dodgy on a date.”

Daniel felt a surge of jealousy at the thought of another man with his hands on Josh. He had to tamp that down straight away. Josh wasn’t his... well, not yet anyway.

“It’s weird, because he asked me not to contact him again after the funeral, and then out of the blue he asked me to meet him for lunch with no context.”

“Why did he ask you not to contact him again?”

“Oh. That was my fault.”

Daniel couldn’t believe that. The guy sounded like a complete arsehole. What kind of person asks their kid not to contact them again after their mum and stepdad have died?

“I asked for money,” said Josh, looking embarrassed .

Daniel gestured for him to continue. Josh needed to be comfortable with what he shared.

“He never contributed financially when I was growing up, which I get. I mean, he’s got a wife and two other kids. I was just a mistake he made when he was a teenager. Who wants reminding of that?”

Daniel focussed on the road ahead and tried not to grind his teeth too much.

“I asked him for money to help with the funeral costs. He said I was only interested in him for his money, and told me not to contact him again. It wasn’t my proudest moment, asking for money at my parents’ funeral, but I was desperate.”

“What about your other siblings?”

“Never met them. I’m not sure if they even know about me.”

“How do you cover Carly’s tuition fees? Student loans?”

“No, I don’t want her to graduate with loads of debt. They let us pay instalments, and since I got the job with Oscar it’s easier.”

Daniel was sceptical. How much did an exec assistant earn?

He knew Oscar was like him, and would pay his employees their worth, but ten grand tuition fees a year plus a flat in London– no matter where it was– and living expenses for two people.

.. Daniel wasn’t that far removed from his childhood to know that would be challenging.

He wanted to offer to support Josh financially, and also punch the sperm donor in the face. What a cunt. Daniel hoped he never met the guy. It didn’t look like he was ever going to be a feature in Josh’s life, though.

“Any idea what he wants?” asked Daniel.

“No, but I was going to meet him. I thought about telling him to piss off, but curiosity got the better of me.”

“Do you want me to come with you when you meet him?”

Josh looked at him with his mouth open .

“Some moral support is what I’m offering, Josh.”

“I’m not sure how that would go down. He doesn’t even know I’m gay, and if I rock up with a guy the same age as him, he might flip out.”

“The same age as him?” Daniel tickled Josh’s side. “You cheeky little fucker. I’ll get you back for that later.”

“I’ll look forward to it,” he replied with a cheeky grin.

“Oh no, boy. I think your punishment will be that you don’t get this dick tonight,” he said, palming his crotch.

Josh looked horrified and then pouted. It was fucking adorable, and there was no way Daniel could resist those big brown eyes again.

He wasn’t sure who he was kidding here. He looked over at Josh, who was still pouting, and burst out laughing.

Josh laughed along with him, and their conversation veered into less serious topics for the rest of their journey.

Daniel parked at one of his favourite restaurants, in a gorgeous village called Heartwood.

It was the epitome of small town charm. They did the best traditional Sunday lunch in the country in Daniel’s view.

Getting a table had been a challenge, but he’d been here enough times over the years that the owners – who were a gay couple and had become his friends– had said they could squeeze him in.

The “guest he wanted to impress” probably intrigued them.

Why had he said that on the phone? He wasn’t sure, but it had gotten him the table, so he couldn’t complain.

“Daniel,” said Gerard, opening his arms and giving him one of his bear hugs. “And who is this handsome young man?” he said, looking at Josh with a glint in his eyes.

“This is Josh.”

“Josh or Joshua?” asked Gerard, extending his hand.

“Josh. Definitely Josh,” he said, rather forcefully, shaking hands .

“Well, definitely Josh. What meat can I tempt you with today?”

Daniel let out a growl without realising. Josh looked at both of them and cracked up laughing.

“Is my husband being inappropriate again?” asked Kevin, walking over to them wearing his chef whites.

The two men couldn’t be more different, but they were the perfect couple.

Daniel could only hope to have something like that one day.

Okay, that was new. He usually thought “great for them, but not for me,” and now he was thinking differently.

Kevin introduced himself to Josh, and they were seated at their table, tucked away in the corner.

The location seemed cosy and private, but it was also in perfect view of where Gerard typically positioned himself when he wasn’t mingling with the guests. The sneaky fucker.

On a Sunday, the place only did roast dinner, five different ways. There was chicken, beef, lamb, pork, and a nut roast. They didn’t need to offer anything else. Kevin was a master in the kitchen, and Gerard could charm anyone, so they were the perfect combination for a thriving business.

Josh was looking at the menu with his brow furrowed. He looked around at some of the other patrons and what was on their plate, and Daniel wondered if Josh needed him to choose.

“Is there anything you don’t like?”

“Nut roast.”

Daniel laughed. “Nobody eats that unless they have no other options. Anything else?”

“No, I like it all.”

“Great, leave it to me.”

He motioned for Gerard to come over.

“What will it be, gents?”

“Can you do the beef and lamb for me, with the chicken and pork for Josh? We’ll share them. ”