One More Time

Dane Westerfield left Vermont a decade ago without a desire to return. California was home now. Or rather, his partner of six years, made it home. But when the unexpected death of his lover leads to the revelation of long kept secrets, Dame returns to the Vermont town he grew up in to help deal with his grief.<br><br>On the way to his sister’s home, he runs into Theo Mason, his first love. Theo had been one of the reasons Dane had been eager to leave Vermont and Dane’s not eager to see him again. Yet the rugged police officer makes it clear he wants another chance. Theo’s patience and understanding catch Dane off guard, and Dane finds himself wanting to give into Theo and his familiar heat. But Dane can’t shake the feeling that it’s too soon to try one more time.

Shawn Lane · LGBT+

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36 Chs

Chapter 33

So where did that leave us? Where did that leave me?

Alone.

No Donald, no Theo. Just me. Maybe that was what I needed for a while. I hadn’t been on my own for six years. But really the thought scared the crap out of me. I liked having one guy. I was never going to be the guy sleeping around.

When we finished, Theo put the dishes in the sink, and I called Emily.

“Hey, it’s me. I just wanted to say I’m leaving for the airport in just a few minutes.”

She sniffed. “Okay. It all went so fast.”

“I know, but we’ll see each other again real soon.”

“I hope so.” Emily sighed. “It’s just Garret’s barely tolerable, and Clive’s never been warm and fuzzy. It was nice having my good brother here for a change.”

I laughed at her grumbling. “I know. And I’m sorry I’ve been spending so much time with you know who.”

“I’m not,” Emily said. “I think it’s been good for both of you.”

It didn’t seem so good for either of us now, but I didn’t say it.

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