Magic for Lee (sweet gay romance) by Shiloh Hollis

Author:Shiloh, Hollis [Shiloh, Hollis]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Spare Words Press
Published: 2013-12-20T16:00:00+00:00

Epilogue

True to his word, Benson took care of everything, including the girls. He took their testimonies and sent them away to start new lives, using police funds and private charities where he had friends.

Mary got to say goodbye before she left. Her face was shining and clean, free from cuts and bruises, and her grin looked cocky and full of hope.

"Going to get some more schooling," she informed Peter, reaching out to shake his hand and then changing her mind and pulling him into a tight hug. "Though I don't see why I need it. I'm just going to find me a nice sailor boy to marry!"

"You may find it useful," said Peter awkwardly. He didn't know what to do with this affectionate, lively Mary.

Her gaze twinkled up at him. "Thanks for everything, Mr. C. And good luck with that guy—your baker." She gave him a sloppy wink, and he blushed to his cheekbones.

"Er, yes, well, thank you. Good day to you, Mary. I hope you will have an eminently joyful future. Oh, and I made this for you." He held out a small good-fortune trinket, a mermaid pendant with magic in it, strung on a silver chain.

"Oh, thanks, Mr. C.! It's great." She put it around her neck immediately, and tucked it into inside the high neck of her clean new dress, and winked at him. "I can use all the good luck I can get." Her face grew suddenly serious, intense with emotion. "I'll never forget you, Mr. Magic Man. Goodbye!" And she raised a hand and dashed from the shop, gone before he could say another word.

From the back room, Lee emerged. He didn't say anything, but Peter felt his presence, like a lifeblood that was keeping him alive. Being together had bonded them in ways he hadn't known existed. He now actually felt Lee's presence, and his emotions, far more strongly than he'd realized anyone could for another. It had started that first night together, when they began to learn one another's bodies, awkward and worshipful in equal measures, and it was still growing.

Now, though they each still ran separate businesses, Lee had quietly moved into Peter's rooms. They fit surprisingly well. In more ways than one. Life with Lee seemed to be a constant source of revelation for Peter. The physical side of their feelings for one another, that he had thought might be awkward, proved extremely enjoyable. There was always something new to explore, and they never seemed to tire of one another. And there were unexpected joys to waking up beside this man, a quiet warmth, a happiness that Peter hadn't known existed, at least for him.

"I hope you know I didn't marry you just for your coffee," Lee had said once, and flushed hotly. "Er, I didn't mean 'marry' exactly…"

But Peter just grinned; he knew. He felt the same way. The thing between them was settled, once and for all. There was an easiness underlying the passion, a trust that seemed too deep and wide to ever leave.

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