Cling to Me

In the advertising business, Harris Desmond is notorious for his bad boy attitude, but behind that arrogant front hides a sensitive soul. Weeks away from launching his first perfume for men, Erebus, Harris dreams of success and finally emerging from his painful past. Weeks before the launch party, Harris's friend suggests he contact an escort agency to hire a date for his big night. Of course, Harris has his reservations about the idea, but the last years of casual encounters and failed relationships have left him feeling lonely. He secretly longs for someone special who'd understand him and all of his faults. When the agency sends him his date, Pallas, Harris gets a lot more than he paid for. Sweet and vulnerable, Pallas cuts through Harris's heart like a clean blade. But Pallas is chasing a dream, running on empty and caught in a downward spiral. He wants to give Harris his heart, yet after years of seeing the ugly side of people, he fears there's nothing left of it to give. But Harris knows the secret of scents, and he and Pallas are the perfect accord.

Mel Bossa · LGBT+

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68 Chs

Chapter 19

Feeling confused, but strangely happy, Harris went straight to bed in his clothes, refusing to rid himself of the shirt that still smelled of Pallas. Of Jude

For once in his life, he’d have to be patient and delicate, if he was going to get through Pallas’s hard line of defense and into Jude’s heart.Second Part: Middle notes, the heart of the fragrance

In front of the Old Port boutique, Harris paced the sidewalk, waiting for Jude to show up.

Even with the pressure of tomorrow’s launch party weighing on him, he was in great spirits today, readily smiling at strangers, willing to overlook the negative details in everything. He couldn’t understand these bursts of adrenaline surging though his body. He’d be talking with a client, looking over a display, and suddenly his face would flush and he’d feel hot around the collar. These weren’t like his normal mini highs. No, these moments of joy were real and deep. Was he finally tasting happiness?

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