Chapter 18

It also seemed that he was avoiding prolonged contact with Luca. This was understandable, Luca felt. Now that Dennis was not so sick anymore, and alone for many hours, he would brood about his situation. Dennis still saw himself as penniless and alone in the world. It was time to set facts straight; but how? Luca wanted him. Yes, that was the truth. He wanted to possess Dennis, physically. And he wanted his unconditional love and respect.

The initial, almost psychic, attraction had no logical reason. The attraction that caused him to interfere in Dennis’s life and bring him home, had been solidified by knowledge of the man. He was sensitive, very smart, an old soul, and very much the artiste. He was gentle, yet stubborn and he was beautiful to Luca—the big, sad, emerald green eyes and the delicate face. He wanted to run his hands over Dennis’s slender form and explore each dip and peak of his body.