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I wrapped my arms around Jordan’s back and rested my hands at the top of his ass. “Congratulations, honey. I’m so proud of you and your bandmates. You did an amazing thing here.”

“I’m proud of us too. I don’t know where that leaves us. I’m not sure what’s next for me.”

As we slowly rubbed our bodies together, my cock was hard as steel, and I could tell Jordan’s was as well. God, I wanted to take him home and peel his clothes off with my teeth.

“We’ll figure things out together, Jordan. What I’ve heard here today was amazing music that you wrote. You’ll figure out your place in the world, and I’ll help in any way I can.”

Without waiting for a response, I sealed my lips over his and held him tight. I knew I loved the guy, but it wasn’t easy for me to comprehend that I’d fallen in love with someone nearly half my age. In my heart, though, I was certain Jordan was exactly who I needed.

I drove Jordan from the studio to the blue bungalow on the beach. I could tell he was excited to have finished the album, but he’d told River he’d need a ride to the studio on Tuesday for postproduction. I knew nothing about the recording process, but what I’d heard didn’t seem to need a thing.

I parked my truck in the driveway before I went around to open his door. He unclipped his seatbelt and slid out of the passenger seat and into my arms.

“Now, I have you where I want you.” I kissed his soft lips, his tongue coming out to play with mine.

“Tell me if I’m moving too fast,” I whispered against those soft lips.

As I held him against me, I was sure he could feel the pounding of my heart, and I hoped it put all of his questions about us to rest. When had I decided Jordan David Horn was the guy for me? It seemed it was almost from the day I found him on the beach.

“Will you sleep in my bed with me tonight? I’ve wanted you there every night since you moved in, but I didn’t want to push you.”

“Please, Thatcher. Push me.”

That was all I needed to hear. I swooped down and picked him up to carry him into the house and right through to the bedroom. I put Jordan on the bed and climbed up next to him. “So, uh, are you hungry? Do you want anything to drink?”

“Uh, are you having anything?” he asked. His expression was unsure but adorable.

“I’m having a beer. How about you?”

“Please?” Jordan responded.

I returned to the kitchen, pulled two beers from the fridge, and placed them on the counter before twisting off the metal caps. Jordan came into the kitchen in time for me to hand him one before we tipped our bottles so the necks touched. “To us.”

After we each sipped, I took his hand to lead him out to the deck. He moved to take the Adirondack next to mine, but I pulled him onto my lap so we could enjoy the ocean and the moonrise.

“Do you have any idea what you might want to do if you decide to leave the band?” I kissed his neck and held his right hand as we sat together.

“Not an inkling.”

“Are you still okay if I call our therapist to set you up with an appointment?”

The smile I received was more beautiful than the moon. “Please. I want to get to a better place.” That was all I needed to hear.

Jordan sucked in a breath. “Do you really want me to sleep with you instead of in the guestroom?”

“I certainly do, Jordan. You’re my heart, honey.”

Jordan pulled back and stared at me as though he didn’t believe me.

“I’m not lying. I’ve never felt about anyone the way I feel about you.”

He snuggled closer and studied me. “Will you show me, Thatcher? Show me how you feel about me.”

Without answering, I lifted him into my arms and carried him inside, leaving our bottles on the porch. When I put him in my bed, I peeled off my clothes before I did as I promised. I helped him take off his shirt and popped the top button on his jeans before I unzipped them with my teeth, pulling them off along with his boxer briefs and tossing them onto the floor.

The scent coming from Jordan had my head spinning. He was groomed but not shaved. Hell, I didn’t really groom myself aside from a bit of trimming, but maybe I should ask what he preferred?

I moved down the bed and sucked his hard cock into my mouth. His taste had me immediately leaking and on edge as I bobbed along his length, tugging his balls as I encouraged him to fuck my mouth.