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."I'm damaged goods and have been remanded toThe Home for Wolves at Risk.They say I might have toshare my room though, you know anything about that?"Nick didn't know whether to laugh or cry."You'restaying?""For good." Joe met his eyes levelly."If I run again,you're coming too."Eyes shining Nick reached for Joe, only to have hisarm snatched back by Jamie."Come here, you guys have tosee this, shhhh."Curious they followed Jamie back into the house.Joe pulled the door closed and dropped his backpack on thefloor against the wall.He caught Nick's hand in his own asNick allowed Jamie to tug him to the living groom.Robbalanced Kristi on one hip, watching something in thecorner, a quiet smile on his lips.Nick turned to see whathad captured his attention and froze.Where Mark had spentthe morning talking and soothing Corbin, two boys laytangled together nose to nose.They stared fixedly into one132 Splintered Lies Diane Adams and RJ Scottanother's eyes.One was Mark, the other Nick had neverseen before; shaggy dark hair hung around his face andshoulders.He clung to Mark."I told you, there are things worth shifting for,"Mark's quiet voice carried through the silent room and allthree men watched in stunned silence when Mark leaned inand Corbin eagerly accepted his kiss."Mark fell in love with him," Rob sounded amused."He's the same person, whatever shape he'swearing," Joe remarked."My point exactly." Jamie sounded smug and Robaimed a half-hearted swing at his head.Kristi squirmed andhe sat her on the floor.Looking determined she crawledover to the cuddling boys and poked Corbin's foot."Crrr." She frowned at him through narrowed eyes."Crrrr.""She knows who he is." Jamie laughed."She's smart that way, but are you sure her playingwith the naked boys is really acceptable in any society?"Nick's tone was dry and Rob glowered at him.Jamielaughed at them."You're right, munchkin.That's Corbin without hisfur, but I think he and Mark want some alone time.Outside?"Kristi squealed her pleasure at the word 'outside'133 Splintered Lies Diane Adams and RJ Scottand Nick stood back with Joe as Rob led the pair to theback yard."Their first success, Doug's gonna have a fit." Joecommented still watching the boys."You know, it figures.Mark's finally sidetracked and now I have to live with him.Life isn't fair.""Shut up." Nick rolled his eyes at Joe's nonsenseand led him to the back of the house, with a pause to collecthis bag."We can get you settled while Kristi's busy.Therooms are all full; you'll have to bunk with me."Joe followed Nick into the bedroom.His bag hit thefloor and he closed the door with a bump of his hip.Eyesfixed on Nick, Joe started shedding clothes.Feeling hisheart in his throat Nick tried unsuccessfully to swallow."Joe?"Shaking his head, Joe padded naked across theroom to Nick."I planned to stay in the woods.I couldn'tdeal with any more problems caused by other people and Ididn't want to face my own.After seeing you again, thepeace in running as a wolf was gone.We aren't built to besolitary creatures.I missed you.I felt like a coward havingleft you all to deal with everything while I hid and nursedmy wounds." Joe's fingers petted the rough five o'clockshadow covering Nick's jaw."I took time to nurse mine.Sometimes the stuff we134 Splintered Lies Diane Adams and RJ Scottcan't see takes longest to heal." Nick tilted his head,accepting Joe's caress, exposing his throat slightly.Joe growled as he pressed his mouth against thepulse in Nick's neck.Tugging at Nick's shirt in an attemptto free it from where it tucked into his pants Joe growledagain."Off.I did everything they said I had to do in orderto be placed here, jumped through every hoop, because Ineed you.Please, Nick." Joe's voice shook, his fingerstrembled where he touched Nick."Joe," Nick breathed, the question gone from histone.He pulled his shirt off over his head and dropped it tothe floor.He fumbled with his belt until Joe had mercy andbrushed his fingers away to do it for him.Nick's breathcaught as Joe unbuckled his belt, knuckles brushing againsthis skin.Button, zipper and Joe's hands slid into Nick'sjeans, moving around to cup his bottom, forcing the jeansdown over his hips as Joe pulled Nick into his space."I want you." Joe whispered against Nick's lips."Since Mara's been gone, I've fought my heart.I don'tdeserve you.I'm still afraid people will think my love forMara was a lie."Nick didn't reply to Joe's baring his soul until he'dstepped out of his jeans leaving them in a pile on the flooras he moved fully into Joe's space, bringing their nakedbodies into total contact.135 Splintered Lies Diane Adams and RJ Scott"I know you loved her, you may have dreamed anaffair with me that never really happened, but you weredevoted to her.I know that, I always have.As long as youhave that, my respect and knowledge of the truth, isn't itenough? Fuck what anyone else thinks if they are too blindto see.I failed at marriage completely and was an idiot totry it.You and Mara were magic together, but she's gone,Joe, and I'm still here.I think we can be magic too, if you'llgive us a chance.You said you love me."Walking Nick backwards until the bed hit himbehind the knees, Joe pushed him over onto the mattressand climb into bed after him.Crawling up the length ofNick's body to loom over him Joe grinned, his smilewolfish."Are you a girl now Zander? Do you need softwords and kisses from me?" Joe leaned down and nuzzledNick's ear."I love you.I always have, maybe in a differentway while I had Mara, but I've never stopped loving you."The weight of Joe's body over his made Nick's heartpound.The feel of his hot breath against the side of Nick'sface combined with the whispered words of devotion he'dgiven up hope of ever hearing from the man he loved, maderational thinking impossible."Would you shut the fuckup?"Joe smiled but it was lost in their kiss."Since you136 Splintered Lies Diane Adams and RJ Scottasked so nicely," he said.His tongue pressed into Nick'smouth licking deep, hungry to rediscover the intimacythey'd once shared.The taste of Nick, so familiar and yetdifferent than the memory, stirred to blazing life emotionsJoe had kept banked for so long.Memories he hadn'tallowed to surface invaded his mind.Young Nick in highschool watching Joe check out the new cheerleader, andlater proving Joe didn't need a cheerleader with Nickwilling to sink to his knees.Graduation.The early days atthe academy when Joe began to suspect he might loveNick, and wonder if they could have a future together.Meeting Mara and how she changed his world.Her lossstill cut through Joe like a blade.And after it all, kind ofmiraculously, Nick still loved him."Thinking too much," Nick accused Joe.Braced over Nick, with only their foreheadstouching, the kissing having ended long moments before,Joe had no defense.Nick's hand ran down Joe's sides,fingers seeming to count his ribs making him squirm."No more thinking or talking.Just feel Joe, touchme, and take what I'm trying to give you."Joe rolled his hips, bringing their cocks togetherbetween them and Nick whimpered.His legs fell widerapart in an eager invitation.Leaning in Joe captured Nick'slips in a kiss, plundering his mouth, tongue sliding over137 Splintered Lies Diane Adams and RJ Scottteeth and gums, pulling a hungry moan from him.Nickarched under him, throat bared for the greedy press of Joe'slips against the tender skin.Joe tried not to think about thetimes he'd lost control and all but attacked Nick during theinvestigation.It had been so long since they'd cometogether like this both eager and willing
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