Deception - Palm Springs by Alex Ironrod

Author:Alex Ironrod [Ironrod, Alex]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance, BDSM
Publisher: MLR Press LLC
Published: 2014-10-14T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

It was raining quite hard on Saturday morning when I looked out of the hotel window. I wondered whether Donald would be there for breakfast, and I realized I’d no way of contacting him.

But first I had to deal with Chris, my family, and the airline. Because of the time difference, I tackled them in the reverse order. I was lucky enough to get seats on the Sunday afternoon connecting flights from Joplin to Palm Springs. Edith and Dan were already up and drinking their first coffee when I called. I had to be brief, but they were both pleased about the apparent success of my mission and Dan told me he’d meet my flight. I sent my love to Mary who was still asleep.

With Chris, I hesitated. What if Donald didn’t show? No, I’d be positive. And of course he was excited. “You mean you’ve talked to him, and he’s coming home?”

“I mean what I said. That I’ve met Donald and we started talking and we’re going to spend today doing a hell of a lot more of it. He’ll be returning to the Marine base tomorrow and we haven’t yet discussed his future. You have to be patient, Chris. I’ll call you later tonight and give you a sit-rep. Got to go. Having breakfast with him.” I closed my cell, pulled on my windbreaker, grabbed the umbrella, and jogged over to the mall.

It was dead on nine thirty when I found Eggfast. It was busy with Saturday shoppers, but there Donald was at a table for two with a mug of coffee. He looked up and smiled, a beguiling smile, when he saw me.

“Morning, Donald, I’m glad to see you. Hope I haven’t kept you waiting long.”

He snorted. “Were you worried that I might not show up?”

I chuckled. “You’ve caught me out. Yes, I was concerned when I realized that I had no way of contacting you. How about you?”

“Oh, I knew you’d be here. I’ve already worked out that’s the kind of guy you are. I bet you’re a fucking good detective. Besides, I decided overnight it would be good for me to talk over some of this crap and get it out of my system.”

“Good idea. Now let’s eat. I’m treating, or rather Chris Bates is.”

He winced at the name, but recovered quickly enough to order a ham and mushroom omelet with egg whites and whole wheat toast. I asked for the same, but with an English muffin, no butter.

The diner was getting packed, the tables close together, not the venue for an intimate conversation about his past life. He was curious about me and my situation. So I filled in the time talking about my years with the LAPD, since I already knew that interested him.

“You know, Mark, that’s the kind of career I’d like to have. Finish my service in the Marines and go into law enforcement.”

“No reason you can’t do that. You’re still young enough and you have your military experience.”

“I’ve been

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