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behind Chase.
“Adam, hey, thank God you’re here right on time!”
Adam’s laughter had a musical quality to it that somehow drew a little of the tension from Chase’s body. He realised he was still holding Xavier’s hand and the tension returned full force as he jerked his arm back. Pain shot down his shoulder and up his neck, but Chase refused to make a sound. He didn’t want another scolding from Josh for one, but he really didn’t want Xavier to see him as weak. Weaker, and I don’t want to think about why I give a shit what this guy’s opinion of me is. Desperate for a distraction from Xavier’s penetrating gaze, Chase tried to peer over his shoulder, only to stop when it hurt too much. He settled for turning his head as far as he could without causing much discomfort, and trying to
concentrate on what Adam was saying.
“Punctuality should be my middle name. You know my mom, Josh, she wouldn’t
tolerate me being late for anything.” Chase heard Adam’s footsteps coming closer and was surprised when he stopped several feet behind him. “Xavier, what brings you here?
Checking on Billy and…Randy?”
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Chase wondered about the hesitation before Adam said that latter name, but he’d have to wait to ask. If he asked. He really shouldn’t. In fact, he should try to erase Xavier Talbot completely from his mind. The last thing Chase needed now was to be attracted to anyone.
He just wasn’t in any shape to fuck, and that was all he’d want with the big, gorgeous man anyway.
“How’d the interview go with Agent Stone?” Adam asked, placing a hand on Chase’s
non-injured shoulder. “Did he have any information about your friend?”
Chase didn’t miss the way Xavier’s body tensed nor the way his eyes narrowed and
zoomed in on Chase’s. Now would be the perfect opportunity to dissuade Xavier’s interest in me, because I can see he wants me almost as bad as I want him. All he had to do was add a little more emphasis to James’ name, toss in a couple of words that implied James was more to him than just his best friend. But looking in Xavier’s eyes, Chase found that he just couldn’t do it, not to James, nor Xavier.
“No,” Chase admitted, the bereft feeling returning stronger than it did when he’d first discovered the FBI was no closer to finding James than before. “His parents must be frantic.”
And blaming him, though the original idea of going after Mitch Rollins Jr had been James’
idea. Chase could have found a better way to nail the bastard. “I know how much I’m
worried about James, and he’s my best friend. It has to be even worse having your son go missing.” Chase told himself he wasn’t trying to subtly slip the message to Xavier that he was single, but his conscience called him a liar. Chase told his conscience to go fuck itself, then tried to keep his mouth shut even as he stole a few peeks at Xavier. He absolutely was not interested in the man beyond a quick and dirty fuck.
And if his conscience called him a liar one more time, he was going to reach inside his head and pull that nagging voice out, then stomp on it until every last squeak and nag was gone. Xavier’s gaze drilled into his, the interest there clear and pressing. Chase looked away, keeping a mask of disinterest in place. “Can we go now? I need to rest.” He hated making that admission, but if it would get him away from the tempting man beside him, then his pride could take another hit.
“Sure. Sorry, let’s get you home.”
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Home. Adam’s words were laced with understanding, but that one word, home, scared Chase almost as much as the instant attraction he felt for Xavier Talbot. Chase made certain not to give the man so much as a glance as Adam wheeled him away. He didn’t acknowledge Xavier’s gruff goodbye.
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“Adam, hey, thank God you’re here right on time!”
Adam’s laughter had a musical quality to it that somehow drew a little of the tension from Chase’s body. He realised he was still holding Xavier’s hand and the tension returned full force as he jerked his arm back. Pain shot down his shoulder and up his neck, but Chase refused to make a sound. He didn’t want another scolding from Josh for one, but he really didn’t want Xavier to see him as weak. Weaker, and I don’t want to think about why I give a shit what this guy’s opinion of me is. Desperate for a distraction from Xavier’s penetrating gaze, Chase tried to peer over his shoulder, only to stop when it hurt too much. He settled for turning his head as far as he could without causing much discomfort, and trying to
concentrate on what Adam was saying.
“Punctuality should be my middle name. You know my mom, Josh, she wouldn’t
tolerate me being late for anything.” Chase heard Adam’s footsteps coming closer and was surprised when he stopped several feet behind him. “Xavier, what brings you here?
Checking on Billy and…Randy?”
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Chase wondered about the hesitation before Adam said that latter name, but he’d have to wait to ask. If he asked. He really shouldn’t. In fact, he should try to erase Xavier Talbot completely from his mind. The last thing Chase needed now was to be attracted to anyone.
He just wasn’t in any shape to fuck, and that was all he’d want with the big, gorgeous man anyway.
“How’d the interview go with Agent Stone?” Adam asked, placing a hand on Chase’s
non-injured shoulder. “Did he have any information about your friend?”
Chase didn’t miss the way Xavier’s body tensed nor the way his eyes narrowed and
zoomed in on Chase’s. Now would be the perfect opportunity to dissuade Xavier’s interest in me, because I can see he wants me almost as bad as I want him. All he had to do was add a little more emphasis to James’ name, toss in a couple of words that implied James was more to him than just his best friend. But looking in Xavier’s eyes, Chase found that he just couldn’t do it, not to James, nor Xavier.
“No,” Chase admitted, the bereft feeling returning stronger than it did when he’d first discovered the FBI was no closer to finding James than before. “His parents must be frantic.”
And blaming him, though the original idea of going after Mitch Rollins Jr had been James’
idea. Chase could have found a better way to nail the bastard. “I know how much I’m
worried about James, and he’s my best friend. It has to be even worse having your son go missing.” Chase told himself he wasn’t trying to subtly slip the message to Xavier that he was single, but his conscience called him a liar. Chase told his conscience to go fuck itself, then tried to keep his mouth shut even as he stole a few peeks at Xavier. He absolutely was not interested in the man beyond a quick and dirty fuck.
And if his conscience called him a liar one more time, he was going to reach inside his head and pull that nagging voice out, then stomp on it until every last squeak and nag was gone. Xavier’s gaze drilled into his, the interest there clear and pressing. Chase looked away, keeping a mask of disinterest in place. “Can we go now? I need to rest.” He hated making that admission, but if it would get him away from the tempting man beside him, then his pride could take another hit.
“Sure. Sorry, let’s get you home.”
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Home. Adam’s words were laced with understanding, but that one word, home, scared Chase almost as much as the instant attraction he felt for Xavier Talbot. Chase made certain not to give the man so much as a glance as Adam wheeled him away. He didn’t acknowledge Xavier’s gruff goodbye.
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