Aaron said, “Okay, next question. And the reason this is only yes or no is because I don’t want to hear any of your ‘it’s not really possible for me to answer that’ or ‘those words need to be defined’ bullshit, okay? I just want a yes or no. And the question is: do I love you, and am I in love with you?”
Well, damn it, that was harder. He knew the answer Aaron wanted, but Quinn wasn’t going to lie, and this was—well, damn it, he needed his words. He needed to explain how impossible it was to tell the difference between infatuation and real love, when it was the first time for both. He needed to clarify that he didn’t think, not for a second, that Aaron was lying , he just thought maybe Aaron didn’t know quite as much as he thought he did.
Then he remembered Aaron’s words, whispered so intensely, so freely. Quinn knew they weren’t just words, weren’t something that Aaron said casually. Quinn had trusted Aaron without hesitation when it came to his body; maybe it was time to let himself trust Aaron with his heart as well. He moved his head slightly, and it felt right. It felt like something that he was strong enough to do. He moved it further, made it a clear nod, and as his head came back down his lips met Aaron’s, waiting for him. The sock was quickly dragged away, and then Aaron’s hands were on Quinn’s, loosening the leather until Quinn could slip free and bring his arms down to pull Aaron closer. The blindfold was the last to go, impatiently pushed up over Quinn’s forehead. “I love you, Quinn,” Aaron said fervently.
Quinn fought back the disclaimers. Instead, he pushed with his hips and his shoulders, and rolled them over so that Aaron was flat on his back with Quinn hovering over him. Quinn looked down at the beautiful, trusting, loving face that was looking back up at him, and he said the only thing he could think of. “Thank you.” From Aaron’s smile, Quinn was pretty sure that his words were enough.
About the Author
K ATE S HERWOOD started writing at about the same time that she got back on a horse after a twenty-year break. She’d like to think that she’s far too young for it to be a mid-life crisis, but apparently she was ready for a few changes!
Her writing focuses on characters and relationships, people trying to find out how much of themselves they need to keep, and how much they can afford to give away. Kate finds that real-life monogamy is much easier to maintain when she gets to spend time with so many different men in her stories.
Copyright
New Tricks ©Copyright Kate Sherwood, 2011
Published by
Dreamspinner Press
382 NE 191st Street #88329
Miami, FL 33179-3899 USA
http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the authors’ imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events or locales is entirely coincidental.
Cover Art by Anne Cain [email protected]
Cover Design by Mara McKennen
This book is licensed to the original purchaser only. Duplication or distribution via any means is illegal and a violation of International Copyright Law, subject to criminal prosecution and upon conviction, fines and/or imprisonment. This eBook cannot be legally loaned or given to others. No part of this eBook can be shared or reproduced without the express permission of the publisher. To request permission and all other inquiries, contact Dreamspinner Press at: : 382 NE 191st Street #88329 Miami, FL 33179-3899 USA http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/
Released in the United States of America
September 2011
eBook Edition
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61372-107-0
Well, damn it, that was harder. He knew the answer Aaron wanted, but Quinn wasn’t going to lie, and this was—well, damn it, he needed his words. He needed to explain how impossible it was to tell the difference between infatuation and real love, when it was the first time for both. He needed to clarify that he didn’t think, not for a second, that Aaron was lying , he just thought maybe Aaron didn’t know quite as much as he thought he did.
Then he remembered Aaron’s words, whispered so intensely, so freely. Quinn knew they weren’t just words, weren’t something that Aaron said casually. Quinn had trusted Aaron without hesitation when it came to his body; maybe it was time to let himself trust Aaron with his heart as well. He moved his head slightly, and it felt right. It felt like something that he was strong enough to do. He moved it further, made it a clear nod, and as his head came back down his lips met Aaron’s, waiting for him. The sock was quickly dragged away, and then Aaron’s hands were on Quinn’s, loosening the leather until Quinn could slip free and bring his arms down to pull Aaron closer. The blindfold was the last to go, impatiently pushed up over Quinn’s forehead. “I love you, Quinn,” Aaron said fervently.
Quinn fought back the disclaimers. Instead, he pushed with his hips and his shoulders, and rolled them over so that Aaron was flat on his back with Quinn hovering over him. Quinn looked down at the beautiful, trusting, loving face that was looking back up at him, and he said the only thing he could think of. “Thank you.” From Aaron’s smile, Quinn was pretty sure that his words were enough.
About the Author
K ATE S HERWOOD started writing at about the same time that she got back on a horse after a twenty-year break. She’d like to think that she’s far too young for it to be a mid-life crisis, but apparently she was ready for a few changes!
Her writing focuses on characters and relationships, people trying to find out how much of themselves they need to keep, and how much they can afford to give away. Kate finds that real-life monogamy is much easier to maintain when she gets to spend time with so many different men in her stories.
Copyright
New Tricks ©Copyright Kate Sherwood, 2011
Published by
Dreamspinner Press
382 NE 191st Street #88329
Miami, FL 33179-3899 USA
http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the authors’ imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events or locales is entirely coincidental.
Cover Art by Anne Cain [email protected]
Cover Design by Mara McKennen
This book is licensed to the original purchaser only. Duplication or distribution via any means is illegal and a violation of International Copyright Law, subject to criminal prosecution and upon conviction, fines and/or imprisonment. This eBook cannot be legally loaned or given to others. No part of this eBook can be shared or reproduced without the express permission of the publisher. To request permission and all other inquiries, contact Dreamspinner Press at: : 382 NE 191st Street #88329 Miami, FL 33179-3899 USA http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/
Released in the United States of America
September 2011
eBook Edition
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61372-107-0
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