Chapter 36

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That night when they made love, Luca wanted to make it special. Dennis protested, “It’s always special when I’m with you.”

But Luca insisted. There were fresh sheets on the bed and as in Connecticut, the room was filled with flowers. On every surface Luca had Rosa light votive candles and the room smelled of fresh lilies, peonies and roses.

Luca removed Dennis’ jacket and put it on one of the two valet stands at the end of the bed. He took off Dennis’ belt and curled it up on the tray. Dennis toed off his shoes and stepped out of his slacks. Luca unbuttoned Dennis’ shirt. He was torturing Dennis, making him wait.

Luca took the same time and care divesting himself of his own clothes. He pushed Dennis’ beige briefs down his slim hips. Dennis removed his socks. Luca stood in front of him admiring his body. He pushed Dennis down on the bed and began kissing him everywhere he could reach.