Where the Devil Dances by T.A. Chase

Author:T.A. Chase [Chase, T.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Total-E-Bound Publishing
Published: 2013-02-19T00:00:00+00:00

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Eric settled into the space between David’s legs. David leaned against a tree and provided the perfect object to rest against for Eric. David wrapped his arms around Eric’s waist and he laid his head on David’s chest. He listened to the steady beat of David’s heart. The thumping reassured him.

He didn’t tense when David’s hands made their way under his shirt to stroke along his skin. The touch was soft enough not to bother his scars, though lately Eric hadn’t been in as much pain. The doctors had told him that as the years went by, his nerves would heal to the point where he wouldn’t be in pain all the time.

“Is this okay?” David’s question brushed over his ear.

He nodded. “Perfect.”

The dogs chased each other around the park. They jumped and rolled, barking and growling. Eric laughed when Raoul dragged over a stick that was bigger than the dog. He grabbed it and broke it in half before throwing it as far as he could without getting up. Raoul and Sadie chased after it.

“How long have you had Raoul?” David stroked a rough hand over Eric’s arm.

Eric shivered. The cotton fabric of his shirt caressed his skin and the sensation zinged through him. He thought about David’s question. “About two years. My friend, Tina, gave him to me shortly after I was released from the hospital. She said looking after Raoul would give me something else to focus on. He’s been good therapy. We go for walks every day. He makes sure I don’t become a hermit.”

“I got Sadie for the same reason. My job is so crazy, I could go days without getting outside to enjoy what the world looks like. I’ve been lucky. Teresa takes her when I’m working several days in a row. Timmy likes playing with her.” David nuzzled into Eric’s hair.

“I always wanted a dog, but I’d lived in apartments before now, so I didn’t want to leave a dog cooped up in there while I was working. Right before my injuries, I was going to buy a house and was considering getting a pet. My lover at the time didn’t mind dogs. We were going out to look at potential pets at the humane society the day of the fire.”

Eric waited for the tension to return when he mentioned the fire, but being in David’s arms made him feel safe.

“Your lover? You’re not still together, because I can’t see anyone letting you go once they had you.” David pressed a kiss on the sensitive spot behind Eric’s ear.

Eric turned to wrap his arms around David and buried his face in the crook where David’s neck and shoulder met. “No. He died in the fire.”

Their embrace tightened as David held him close for a few minutes, whispering, “sorry” over and over. Tears pricked Eric’s eyes. When he’d finally been free of the drugs the doctors had pumped into him to numb the pain, Eric had cried for days. He’d loved Winston and had been ready to be with him forever, but fate had stepped in and had taken Win away.

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