Chapter 3

“Oh, Drake. Sorry, I’m late.” Jay hurried down the hall giving Drake an apologetic smile.

Drake returned the smile, his gaze dropping first to the grocery bags in Jay’s hand and then to the lemon-lime scarf around Jay’s neck. “It’s okay. New scarf?”

Jay stuck his key in the lock. “Oh, no. I got this one a couple months ago. I did see a to- die-for one today at the store.” He stepped aside to let Drake inside.

Drake was Jay’s dream man in every way. Tall, probably close to six foot, muscular, dark hair, dark eyes, a little scruffy around the edges. He knew Drake made a living as a homicide detective and it showed with his rugged handsomeness. At least to Jay it did. Plus Drake was a great guy, kind, sexy, interesting. And gay. Apparently he had terrible taste in men, though.