Tahoe Blue by Eden French

Author:Eden French
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-922359-37-7
Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing

Chapter Twenty-Four

The night sky was surprisingly clear for a Thanksgiving night. After Kelly had stuffed them all with the most amazing turkey dinner, she tried to force pumpkin and pecan pie down their throats. Brand had to gracefully pass. He’d be working out double this next week just from dinner alone, he didn’t need to add more time from dessert. Since the weather was surprisingly mild, Carson suggested they take a short evening walk, and Brand couldn’t think of anything he’d rather do more.

The air smelled of fireplaces and impending snow. Brand pulled his coat tight and walked outside with Carson close behind.

“Please thank your mom again for having me over last minute.”

Carson smiled. “Are you kidding? She loved having you over. You heard her. You’re family.”

Brand’s heart winced. Maybe....

He checked his emotions. Calm down there. Just because he let nostalgia get the better of him during dinner, didn’t mean he was ready to shack up with his ex. Sure, it’d become clear that he still had some feelings for Carson, but feelings and a commitment were two different things. He chewed on the inside of his cheek. Who was he trying to fool? When it came to Carson, the question wasn’t whether or not he’d carefully wade in or jump feet first. The question was where the hell the diving board was because he was about to do the biggest cannonball ever.

They walked under the stars and headed behind the house to a well-worn trail that led to the creek, Carson lighting the way with a flashlight. When they reached their destination, a small outbuilding in the back of Carson’s family’s property, Carson unlocked the door and Brand entered, taking a seat on a log bench they’d set up years ago. Carson followed and lit the small wood-burning stove. Once the fire was going, giving light and heat to the small space, Carson sat next to Brand.

Goose bumps covered Brand’s arms, though not from the cold. He shifted in his spot, fully aware of Carson’s closeness.

“I never thought I’d ever get to do this again,” Carson said as he leaned back into the bench.

“Car, do you ever think about what would’ve happened if you hadn’t left? I mean, what would you be doing?”

“All the time. But I can never really come up with anything.”

“Do you miss it? Tahoe, I mean.”

Carson lifted Brand’s chin until their gazes met.

“I miss you. I really do.”

Brand closed his eyes and inhaled deeply. God, why did Carson have to smell like heaven? He wanted to eat Carson up right then and there. But maybe he’d been too easily swayed by reemerging emotion. He’d been sure he had read Carson’s intentions right. But was he ready to make a commitment to Carson again? His and Ryan’s conversation passed through his head. He couldn’t get carried away. He had to be careful. He had to protect his heart. And do the sensible thing… right?

But he didn’t want to. And didn’t he owe it to his and

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