Chapter 11

“Will you wait here until I get back? We’re not finished yet, and I don’t want you to disappear on me.”

His hands were tight but gentle, clasping Roy’s upper arms and holding him almost touching close.

For a moment, Roy couldn’t find his voice. He nodded and finally cleared his throat to speak. “Yeah, if you want me to, I’ll wait. Anything you want me to do, if it’s possible and legal, I’ll do it.”

Craig leaned down and kissed him. It was gentle this time, a slow savoring of lips to lips. “Thanks.” His voice was soft. “I need something to look forward to. I have a feeling this is not going to be a pleasant situation.”

“Be careful,” Roy said, as Craig’s hands fell away, leaving him feeling somehow bereft. “I bet you feel incomplete without Sam, so be real careful.”