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.Whichwas no different from the way he felt every time he saw Marc, and he barely managedPenny Brandon | Choices 128to not act on his need, remembering he was supposed to be opposing Marc s pushytactics. Marc, he began but then stopped dead at the entrance to his bedroom.Marcstopped in the middle, looking pleased with himself. That s not my bed, Liam stated, staring at the huge item of furniture which hadnot been in his room when he d left for work that morning. I know.It s ours. Ours? Liam slowly approached the bed.It was big and heavy, the solid woodheadboard and base made from good quality oak.As a carpenter, Liam couldappreciate the workmanship and use of materials, but seriously? Marc had bought thema bed? Yeah. Marc shrugged and looked a little sheepish. I wasn t happy aboutsleeping in the same bed you d brought lovers to, and I knew you wouldn t be happysleeping in mine for the same reason, so I bought a new one for us.Struggling with the idea that Marc had actually done this, Liam stared at him. I ve never brought home lovers.The only other person to sleep in my bed was you.Marc s expressive eyes widened. Oh. Then he smiled, a warm, full smile whichflipped Liam s stomach. So I was your first.Liam had to smile then.It was hard not to around Marc. Where did you putmine? he asked, shaking his head in half resignation, half incredulity at Marc simpudence.As Marc whisked past him, Liam caught a whiff of clean male sweat, and he had adifficult time not reaching out and stopping him.But he wasn t giving in to Marc, notyet. I changed the small room into a bedroom and the middle room into the study.Ihad to bring my computer and needed a desk and a bookshelf.I m going to be workingfrom home a lot instead of commuting.Penny Brandon | Choices 129 Working? Oh, this was getting better and better. Yes.I decided to contract out as a consultant, and the company I used to work forhas already signed me up for a job.I ve also leased my apartment so it will give me anincome to cover me for a while until I get established. Marc had been walking as hetalked.Now he stopped and turned round to face him. What do you think? he asked. About the room or your sudden invasion into my life?Marc lifted his chin and looked resolute. I ve been in your life for over twomonths, Liam, and I m here to stay.Liam searched Marc s face. You re really determined about this, aren t you? Yes. But then you didn t really have a choice, Liam probed, wanting an answer, theanswer.It was the one thing which had been bugging him.The one thing which couldstop him from saying what he knew he should have said weeks ago.Marc stared at him, consternation and surprise showing on his face. Yes I did.Just because I knew you were my true love didn t mean I had to do anything about it. But you told me you had to love me. No, Liam.I told you that if I didn t, my life would be miserable, but I still had thechoice to pursue you or walk away, and I decided not to walk away from a man whoneeded me to love him just as much as I needed to be loved. I didn t need you to love me. Got that sounded petty and mean, and Liamregretted it the moment he said it, but before he had a chance to apologize, Marc smiledat him. Do you want me to take it back? No. The short answer was enough to ease the tension Marc had tried to keephidden in his eyes, and the smile he gave this time was more genuine. Good, because I m not going to.I love you now, and I m always going to loveyou.That s my choice, Liam, even if it hadn t been my first choice.Penny Brandon | Choices 130And the truth of that was written in every line of Marc s body.Knowing he nolonger needed to question it, Liam let out the breath he d been holding, but he felt everybit of the idiot he d been of late.Marc was open and honest, and every time Marcsmiled at him, every time Marc touched him, Liam knew a deeper sense of belonging.Maybe it was time to own up to it.He reached out and stroked along Marc s arm. Iwant you, he said, pulling Marc to him, needing him in his arms.Marc was warm and hard and felt perfect.Liam kissed him, threading his fingersthrough Marc s silky hair and holding him close.Marc sighed and slipped his armsaround Liam s neck. Want to try out the new bed? Marc asked, pulling back slightly.Liam grinned, finally accepting that Marc was here to stay and definitely notgoing anywhere, but Liam also had to finally accept that he didn t want him to. Loveto. He grabbed hold of Marc s hand and dragged him to their bedroom.He pulled off his clothes and watched as Marc started stripping off his, lovingevery inch of Marc s toned body as it was revealed.Marc reached for him and not toosubtly pushed him down to the bed, then climbed on after him.Confidence and self-assurance poured from Marc s body as he straddled Liam s hips.Liam moaned andstroked up Marc s muscled thighs.Marc spread his hands over Liam s chest and leanedin for a kiss.Liam opened his mouth, and Marc swept his tongue inside, hot andpurposeful while Liam shifted his hips trying to get his cock between Marc s ass.Marcmoved back and smiled. I believe it s time for me to do this, he said.Liam had been expecting Marc to want to fuck him, and he knew it wouldeventually happen, but he wasn t sure he was ready for it right now.However, beforehe could say anything, Marc kissed him again. Trust me, Marc whispered against his lips. Like I trust you.Penny Brandon | Choices 131With little choice, Liam nodded.Marc smiled in return, then edged farther backand knelt between Liam s thighs. Spread  em, he said, reaching for a bottle of lubesitting on the bedside table.Compelled to do as he was told, Liam watched, fascinated as Marc covered hisfingers, and when Liam submissively lifted his legs and presented himself, Marc sworesofty. Fuck, that s hot.Marc s gaze locked with his, the nuances of emotion in them amazing to watch [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]