The Angel of 13th Street by Eden Winters

Author:Eden Winters
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: M/M Contemporary, Source: Amazon
ISBN: 9781610401814
Publisher: Torquere Press
Published: 2010-05-12T00:00:00+00:00

Hurt and confusion replaced the sultry smile. “No one does something for nothing!”

“I’m not doing this for nothing,” Noah explained. “I’m helping you get out of a situation you don’t belong in and repaying the debt I made when someone else did this for me a long time ago.”

“You were a hustler?” Mark exclaimed. “No way!”

Noah sighed. He liked to keep this bit of nasty business to himself, but if it would help this wayward one find the way back, then he’d share. “As I hope to never see you again, and I mean that in the nicest possible way, I’ll tell you. Yes, I sold my body. Unlike you, it took coming dangerously close to dying at the hands of one of my customers before I wised up and got out.”

“Now you help others get out, too?”

“I do what I can. Too bad I don’t get many takers. Now, you go get yourself all prettied up to see your family. I’ll be back in a few. Oh, and by the way, I also spoke to a nice young man named Eric.”

Once again tears filled Mark’s eyes. This time, instead of a light shower, there was a downpour. “Oh, my God! Eric! I’m sure he hates me by now.” Mark broke down, sobbing in earnest. Though painful to see, Noah knew it needed to happen, this cleansing that would wash away Mark’s old life so he could began a new one with the lover who had been patiently waiting, never giving up hope.

“No, he doesn’t,” Noah murmured, wrapping the weeping man in an awkward hug. They’d had a long talk, and if Eric was all he seemed to be, Mark was going to be in good hands. “He was upset that you didn’t say you were leaving, but he loves you and he’s waiting for you.”

“What will I tell him?” Mark whispered against Noah’s shoulder. “After what I’ve done, how can I possibly face him?”

“If he’s willing to forgive you, don’t you think you should forgive yourself?” Pulling back so their eyes met, Noah gave the best advice he knew, “Your past is yours to share or keep to yourself. From this moment forward is what matters. Do not, I repeat, do not allow this to rob you of your life. You’ve got people who love you and don’t give a damn what you’ve been doing these past few months. They just want you back.

“Now, get ready. Your bus leaves in two hours. Here’s my cell phone in case you want to call your folks.” With a mock stern expression he added, “No international calls.”

Mark laughed, despite his tears. “I promise.”

“Oh, and if it rings, don’t answer it.”

Noah eased from the room and pulled the door closed, but not before hearing a triumphant, “Yes! I’m going home!”

***

Jeremy was happier than he’d been in a long, long time. School was going well, his teacher was impressed with his project notes thus far, and lunch was proudly paid for with proceeds from an honest to goodness paycheck instead of a voucher.

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