Chapter 8
Daniel simply looked at him for a timeless interval. Finally he made a sound somewhat like a snort. “Oh fuck it. Go upstairs and get undressed. I’ll be there in a few minutes. Just in case your ‘customer’ was male, I intend to refresh your memory as to who you lover is as well as your mentor, benefactor and protector. Remember, you were homeless, starving and living like a scared rat when I took you in. You could be back there again.”
No, I won’t. If you decide to throw me out I could at least go to Sean’s place until I find something else. He said I could.Rob didn’t speak that thought but he held it close and repeated it like a mantra as he turned his back and took the stairs, two by two. For the first time he wondered if Daniel’s professed love was sincere or simply a sop thrown to him to help maintain control. His stepfather had sometimes professed to love him, too, despite the sinner and screw up he endlessly reminded Rob that he was.