Fire and Onyx by Andrew Grey

Author:Andrew Grey [Grey, Andrew]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 978-1-64405-796-4
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2019-10-19T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

WES WOKE after finally sleeping deeply. He took inventory of the various delicious aches that zipped through his muscles when he moved. Evan wasn’t in bed next to him, but footsteps padded in the hall, drawing closer until Evan appeared in the doorway with a smiling Greyson in his arms. Evan flew him over to where Wes lay, with Greyson giggling happily. That was a wonderful way to wake up, especially after how Evan had made sure that Wes went to sleep completely relaxed. His cheeks grew warm just thinking about it.

“Do you want some breakfast?” Evan asked with a smile that seemed more nerves than genuine. Wes knew he was meeting someone today, but this was the first time Evan had shown any concern, and Wes realized how comfortable Evan must be around him for that to show.

“Today is going to be all right,” Wes said, trying to reassure both of them. He needed to hear it and suspected that Evan did as well.

Evan nodded. “I know what I’m doing and how to stay safe, but… I guess I never had someone waiting and worrying over me before.”

Wes scratched his head. “What about your parents and the rest of your family?”

“My mom and dad are in town. I don’t think she worries about me on a day-to-day basis, mostly because she has no idea exactly what I do. If she did, I think Mom would freak.” Evan grinned. “She is going to love you when you meet her, I know that. She actually told me that most of the guys I dated were losers and got some friends of mine to set me up on a date. She will be thrilled to meet Greyson.” He chuckled. “Can you imagine your mother putting your friends up to setting you up? That’s my mom. She wants grandchildren so badly, she can taste it.”

“If she doesn’t know exactly what you do, did she want you to become a police officer?” Wes asked.

Evan shook his head. “Mom wanted me to be a lawyer or a doctor. But in my first year of college, I met James. He was visiting campus to talk about law enforcement. He was only a few years older than me, and after talking to him, I knew what I wanted to do. James helped me get my first position in Cleveland.” He spoke so fondly of him.

“Do you still talk to him?” Wes asked, hoping that Evan wasn’t as alone as he seemed.

“I have once since I left Cleveland. He and his wife don’t travel a lot. James was injured on the job two years ago, and he’s in a chair now and is only partially aware of the world around him. I speak to his wife, Anne, a few times a year. She has her hands full with the three kids and all. I hope to be able to go see them this fall for the holidays. It’s been too long, and I miss them.” Evan turned away and went into the kitchen.

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