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fore. At the moment he really wanted to punch someone or something. The bouncer eyed him warily and shifted on his feet as if in warning. Matthew nodded at him in camaraderie. The last thing he wanted was to be manhandled by a man who looked as if he fought gorillas in his spare time.
    “What the fuck was all that about? Poor David has no clue what the hell just happened. I said I’d come out and talk to you.” Shane’s angry tones jolted him out of his thoughts and he turned to see his glowering face behind him. Shane was tense, his body language aggressive as he stood close to Matthew, who glared back at him.
    “Would it have killed you to call me and let me know he was okay? You’ve obviously been seeing him, and I haven’t even been able to get hold of him for ten bloody days. For all I knew his dad could have beaten him up again and he was back in hospital.”
    Shane’s gaze was frosty. “Firstly, this is the first time I’ve seen him. He’s only been out of the hospital a few days. Secondly, he told me he had called you and given you an update. He said you were fine with it. He obviously lied. Thirdly, what the hell? You don’t bloody own me or him and you’ve no right to be so bloody rude to either of us.”
    Matthew raised an eyebrow. “Are you with him tonight as a paid escort, or a free date?”
    He knew even as he said the words that he’d gone too far. To be honest, he was ashamed at the words even as they left his mouth.
    Shane’s face went white as he stepped forward.
    For a moment, Matthew thought he was about to be smacked across the jaw. Instead, he found himself being pushed against the wall, Shane’s greedy lips finding his in a kiss that made him rock hard. Matthew couldn’t help himself. His lips parted involuntarily as Shane’s hungry tongue crept into his mouth, meeting his own as his body pressed against Matthew’s in sheer carnality. Matthew tasted whisky, mint and pure sex.
    The younger man knew how to kiss. His lips were demanding and warm and his tongue definitely knew what it wanted.
    All sense of anything rational left him as the other man’s hips pushed against his. Matthew lost all breath in his body feeling Shane’s raging erection against his own. He groaned and gripped Shane’s blonde hair as he ground his mouth against the other man’s in a frenzy of sheer need and want.
    Shane’s hands were on his backside, gripping him fiercely, pulling their two bodies together.
    Christ, he’s a great kisser. He must be total dynamite in bed. God, I want this man.
    The thoughts were fleeting. Matthew found himself being released and the incredible sensations in his body were relieved somewhat as Shane pulled away.
    The other man’s face was dark, his eyes stormy. His lower face was reddened from the roughness of Matthew’s chin, from the stubble that grew around his mouth. Shane’s voice was fierce when he spoke. “Is that what you wanted, Matthew? It certainly felt like you did.” He reached down and brushed Matthew’s groin.
    Matthew gasped.
    “I’d say you want me. Why the hell are you so uptight about it? Be honest with yourself.”
    Matthew couldn’t quite find his voice. He took a deep breath trying to calm down the emotions surging in his chest.
    Shane watched him and then shrugged. His voice sounded disappointed when he next spoke. “Fine, then. You’ve had your chance. Twice. So don’t bloody well think I owe you anything.” He turned to walk back into the club.
    “Shane, wait.” Matthew didn’t recognise his own voice. It was husky, needy, and not in control. “I’m sorry. That last comment was a cheap shot. You didn’t deserve it.”
    Shane stood, his eyes watchful.
    Matthew tried to formulate his words. “I’m not good at not being able to control situations. Sam used to tell me I was a control freak too.” He realised he’d invoked Sam’s name and saw Shane’s eyes narrow. One day he’d have to explain who Sam was. “Yes, I’m attracted to