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 30

“Theo, I am not ready to make that kind of decision right now. I came here for a temporary visit to clear my head before I went back to deal with the aftermath of Donald’s death, including what to do about a big empty house I now own.” I pinched the bridge of my nose.

“Well, I am sorry I complicated things.”

Not caring one bit for the sarcasm in his tone, I got a little irritated. “You didcomplicate things. This was supposed to be relaxing and a way to spend time with my family to help me with my grief. Almost from the start when I got here, you’ve inserted yourself into my life. And I never asked for that.”

I knew as soon as the words left my mouth, I shouldn’t have said them. I wanted to take them back, suck them back inside, then zip my lips shut.

Too late.

“You’re right. I did.” Theo straightened from the fence and shoved his hands into the pockets of his jeans. “It’s getting colder. We should get back.”

“Theo.”

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