Lies & Deception by Nic Starr

Author:Nic Starr [Starr, Nic]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 978-1-64080-510-1
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2018-06-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter EIGHTEEN

SOMETHING HAD definitely changed, and it was more than the sex. It was as if peeling off that layer, that shield they’d both been using to hide their sexuality, gave Mitch permission to feel the way he did. No longer did he fantasize about an unattainable straight guy; he was lusting after someone who reciprocated his feelings. The sex meant the glances were no longer furtive. They were open and admiring. Mitch filled with warmth as Finn’s hand lingered on his shoulder as he passed Mitch a mug of coffee before sitting on the other end of the couch.

The problem was the smile Finn directed his way tightened Mitch’s chest in a way Mitch hadn’t felt for a long time, not since the early days with Pete. That warmth, that glow, was something he didn’t think he’d feel again. He basked in the feeling for a moment, returning Finn’s smile and watching him over the rim of his coffee mug.

The color had returned to Finn’s cheeks, and his eyes were clear, no longer shadowed by the pain that haunted him over the last couple of days. The rest—all those hours of sleep—had done him a world of good, and Mitch was glad he told Rocky Finn was out of action, no matter how hard Rocky pushed for Finn to get his arse into CMC.

Thoughts of Rocky quickly dowsed the happiness. The cold, hard truth was Finn was wrapped up in the whole goddamned business and was just as much part of the investigation as Rocky.

Oh Jesus, what the hell was I thinking?

The urge to stand, to leave the room and go outside, was strong. What he should be doing was putting some distance between the two of them, not enjoying a morning coffee after a night spent wrapped in each other’s arms. Mitch itched to have a cigarette, a hit of nicotine to calm him down, but he pushed aside the knowledge there was a pack in the car.

Finn’s brow crinkled as he studied Mitch, and the emotions were overwhelming. Guilt, regret, longing—Mitch was sure they were written all over his face. He ducked his head and gulped at his coffee, hoping Finn hadn’t seen the change in his expression. Maybe if he just shoved away the knowledge of who Finn was, made the most of this last day away from the investigation, and allowed himself to dream. Tomorrow he could worry about motorcycle clubs and drugs and violence. Today he wanted to pretend none of that existed.

“Are you okay?”

Mitch flicked his gaze to Finn. “What? Yeah, sure. Just thinking.”

“Penny for them.”

“Just work. Nothing I want to talk about now.”

Finn groaned. “Work. Don’t remind me.” He sat up straighter. “Fuck!”

“What’s the matter?”

“Rocky. I haven’t checked in since we got back from the pub on Monday night. He’ll be going off his rocker. I’m surprised he hasn’t been here bashing down the door.”

Mitch chuckled. “That was a highly likely scenario, but luckily I got in contact with him before it came to that.

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