Page 72 of Mercury Rising

“Then I should be clapped in irons and end my days in the Tower of London. I’ve made a habit of it.”

“Nonsense. From what you’ve told me, she adores you.”

“I’m easy to adore even if criminality runs in my veins. So, you’ll come then?”

Nick grinned. “I hope to do a lot of that.”

Quickly, Mercury pecked his lips. “Down, boy. Save it for later.”

That evening, they wandered along the pavement toward Nick’s house. Nick had taken Mercury to a Caribbean restaurant where they had filled their faces with amazing cuisine.

“I’m stuffed,” Nick said, rubbing his non-existent belly.

“I hope you’re not planning on getting in and falling asleep,” Mercury replied.

“Oh, yes? And what else should I be expecting?”

Mercury reached behind and squeezed Nick’s ass. “I think I’ll begin here.”

Nick laughed. “Is this the dominant Mercury I’ve been hearing about?”

“It might be. Now get your sexy arse in the house and find out.”

They ran down Nick’s garden path. Mercury glanced at Bodhi House. Cath had closed up and it lay empty. It still made Mercury gasp when realising such an unassuming building had had such a profound impact on his life.

Grim had done him a favour really. His reputation would recover. Yet, what he’d discovered here was priceless. Not just the handsome man in front of him but also the wonderful kids that he would never have met had he not had a run in with that over inflated artistic ego.

Nick opened the door and they walked in. When he came into Nick’s space, Mercury felt safe. It was as though they entered a protective bubble from the rest of the world.

“Straight upstairs,” Mercury said.

Nick had a glint in his eye. “I’m enjoying this, by the way.”

Mercury grabbed him by the waist. “You’re supposed to,” he said before kissing Nick.

Their bodies melded together as if they’d been designed for that precise purpose. Already, Nick had an erection. It gave Mercury quite the kick that Nick was so responsive to him.

They ran up the stairs and into Nick’s bedroom. It was as well decorated as the rest of the house. Nick had opted for navy blue walls with dark wood furniture.

Breathtakingly masculine, a bit like its resident.

Mercury walked over to the window and drew the curtains. The room was almost pitch-black. Nick switched the bedside lamp on.

“Now you’ve got me where you want me,” Nick said. “What are you going to do?”

Mercury grinned. “It’s more what you’re going to do first. Naked. Now.”

Nick winked and threw off his shirt. At the same time, he kicked off his trainers.

“Slow or fast, oh glorious master?”

“Fast. You misunderstand how horny I am.”

Nick obeyed and pulled his jeans and boxers off. He stood in front of Mercury naked. His cock stood proudly. Mercury had to fight the urge to drop to his knees.

Tonight, you’re in charge.

“Onto the bed. All fours.”