The Holiday List by Lane Hayes

Author:Lane Hayes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lane Hayes

5

Chet

Asher checked the monitors fixed to the wall in the deserted lab. “The newest transmission is due within the hour.”

“Three twenty-three on Mars,” I commented, glancing at my watch.

“I can stay until Newton and the rest of team arrive. It’s late, and you should get some rest.”

“I’ll get plenty of rest with my family this weekend.”

He smiled. “I’m glad you’re going on a real vacation.”

“Yes, but I’ll be gone for almost a week. It’s the longest I’ve been away in years.” I gnawed at my bottom lip. “If anything happens, don’t hesitate to call.”

Asher lifted a brow. “Mars isn’t going anywhere, Chet. Don’t worry. We have everything under control. What time are you leaving in the morning?”

“Six. Earlier if Sam is ready,” I replied, unthinking.

“Sam? You mean…Mr. McSwoony?”

“Uh…yes. It’s not what you’re thinking. I’m simply doing a favor for a neighbor in need.” I gave an awkward half laugh. “In a twist, Sam is going to Mammoth too. Two cars heading in the same direction…it makes more sense to drive together. Better for the planet and all that.”

“Right,” he drawled, holding eye contact for a long moment.

“Asher, it’s not a big deal.”

“If you say so. But…I noticed you’re spending a lot of time with him and—”

“And his son,” I interjected. “Platonic time. Nothing of note. We talk about science and sometimes food. That’s all.”

And the rest of the time, I quelled the urge to throw myself at him. But Asher didn’t need to know that. Nor did he need to know that I’d been a nervous wreck in the week since I’d let a sexy Halloween story turn me into a libidinous pile of goo.

I’d sucked my neighbor’s dick. Yes, that was crude and base terminology, but it was accurate and sounded better than willfully suctioning his johnson. Of course, he’d been an active participant. Those were his fingers in my hair and his deep, sexy voice humming in approval.

Honestly, the whole episode was the stuff of my wildest fantasies.

But it was also very imprudent.

By the time I’d gotten home—post BJ—I’d been in a state of utter panic. Thank God I hadn’t run into one of my roommates. They would have known I’d been up to no good. And I wouldn’t have been able to deny it. I couldn’t understand how I’d succumbed to temptation so fast. Nothing like that had ever happened to me. I couldn’t rationalize my behavior. I’d arrived with a list of holiday to-dos and had ended up on my knees.

I’d vowed to keep my distance, but I couldn’t do that and fulfill my quest to bring cheer to his home. It would be rude to walk away. I had strong willpower; I could certainly keep my lustful inclinations in check and stick to the script. The holiday list, I mean.

One week later, I’d failed.

I’d spent almost every evening of the past week at the Rooney household. Ugh. I couldn’t help it. It would have been remiss to ignore Lincoln’s pleas for scientific guidance. The kid liked me, and the world needed curious minds.

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