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gotten far on foot,” Grant said, climbing into the passenger’s seat.
    Parker agreed. What bothered him the most was where he took off to.
    “Why aren’t we checking the building?”
    “Do you honestly think he’s going to stick around the building, Parker? He likely took off out the back door and is long gone. Now instead of arguing with me about what we should be doing, let’s drive around and see if we can’t find him.”
    “You’re the boss.”
    Grant mumbled something under his breath, but Parker decided it best to ignore him. Grant was obviously in a mood, and anything Parker said would only fuel the fire.
    “Hey, what do you make of Ralph being without Stanley?”
    “I hadn’t thought about it. Come to think of it, they should be together. Good point, Parker.”
    “Odd.” Parker left it at that. He didn’t know what else to say.
    They drove around in silence, except for the occasional direction from Grant. Parker’s hard-on tempered down as he followed Grant’s orders. They drove around aimlessly with no trace of Ralph. When they decided to head back to the apartment to search the building, they were both shocked to find Ralph’s car gone.
    “How the hell had that happened?” Grant asked.
    “Because you decided we shouldn’t bother checking the building,” Parker spat. If Grant had listened to them, Ralph might not have given them the slip. In that moment Parker wondered if he could trust Grant. Had Grant insisted they drive around to allow Ralph time to get away? Parker didn’t like the thoughts clouding his mind, but he had to be aware of every possibility. If Grant was giving Ralph enough time to escape, then he was just as guilty.
    “What are you accusing me of, Parker?”
    “Exactly what I said. I think you purposely had me on the wild-goose chase. You provided Ralph with plenty of time to get away.”
    Grant’s fist slammed the dashboard.
    “Don’t go accusing me. You don’t know what you’re talking about. I want Ralph caught just as much as you. Maybe more so now that he’s threatened my life a few times.”
    Parker watched as Grant nursed his sore knuckles. Parker pulled the car over and looked at Grant. “I’m sorry. Is your hand all right?” Instinctively he reached out and touched Grant’s hand.
    Parker expected Grant to pull away, but he didn’t. Parker eased Grant’s hand closer to inspect the damage. He massaged the area Grant used to punch the car.
    “Does this hurt?”
    “No,” Grant said.
    Aside from one knuckle being swollen, it looked like Grant would be okay. “Nothing feels broken.”
    “Yeah, I didn’t think so. It’ll be sore for a bit.”
    Parker’s gaze moved from Grant’s hand up his chiseled chest to his powerful blue eyes. Parker melted when he witnessed desire in Grant’s eyes. Grant felt the connection too. Ever so slowly Parker watched in anticipation as Grant leaned forward, his lips grazing Parker’s.
    Parker thought he’d died and gone to heaven. Grant tasted delicious. He was afraid to move, afraid if he did, Grant would pull away, ending the kiss before it started.
    Grant surprised him by moving closer and wrapping his arms around Parker. Parker opened his mouth, greeting Grant’s lips and tongue, welcoming them. Heat mixed with lust consumed Parker with each gentle touch. Grant’s lips were soft. It took all the restraint Parker had to resist the temptation of enveloping Grant.
    Desire won over fear. Parker pulled Grant tighter to him. Their mouths blended to one. Hands moved over each of their bodies. Parker exploring Grant’s body and Grant doing the same to Parker. Grant’s five o’clock shadow scratched at Parker’s face, but he ignored it.
    The outside world be damned. Parker couldn’t hide his growing feelings for Grant. He needed him. He wanted him. He longed to have Grant naked in his embrace.
    He considered asking Grant to move this to a hotel or something, but didn’t want to rush things. Who knew if this would