Oh, and he liked learning how to romance Corbin right back.
At his hesitation, Corbin knew the man was still twitchy, and he understood that.
“Say, yes,” he said.
Alex ran his hand across Corbin’s cheek, and there wasn’t an ounce of him that didn’t like the idea of waking up beside Corbin every day, as he enjoyed their journey.
Yeah, this was what he wanted.
“Yes,” he said, going with impulsiveness for a change in his life. Alex wanted a family, a circle, and not to be on the outside looking in. This crazy man was what opened his heart, so he was going to hold on and see where it went.
Corbin grinned.
“Really?” he asked. “I figured you’d hesitate.”
Alex shrugged.
“I like a challenge,” he stated. “You, Corbin, intrigue me,” he added. “I love where this is headed, and one day, I want that family with you. I like kids.”
The man grinned.
He loved kids.
At his age, he assumed that train had left the station, but he’d give anything to have a family to come home to—a son to play ball with, or a daughter to spoil rotten.
He wanted to be like John.
A damn.
Good.
Father.
“It’s the sex, isn’t it?” he teased.
That made Alex laugh.
“Among things. Mostly, it’s that goofy-ass grin that swept me off my feet. After we get married, we’ll figure the rest out. For now, let’s enjoy dating and learning everything there is to know. I want to learn how to be a good partner, and you’re teaching me how to do that. I need to see what a family is like so we can make ours.”
Corbin’s heart skipped in his chest.
Yeah, this was going to be a nice ride to the finish line. He was grateful that for the first time in his life, there was nothing there ready to jump out and derail them.
Only, he was wrong.
He just didn’t know it.
Trouble always came when you least expected it.
And trouble was heading their way.
Unfortunately.
* * * The Blackhawks * * *
Deputy Director’s
Office
