“Good. I’m tired of wandering. I need stability and a home. Mostly, I need you.” Carson hugged Luke close. “Yeah, I need you.”

“You do?”

“I need the man who doesn’t care about my money or status, a man who can and is my equal, the one who knows my heart—you,” Carson said. He kissed Luke hard. “Take me to your bedroom and let me show you much I love you.”

****

Luke held Carson’s hand and locked the front door. “I should be upset. Duncan will destroy my car.”

“I’ll get you another,” Carson said. He tangled Luke in his embrace. “Don’t worry about it.”

“I like my car.” He should pull his car into the garage. “I don’t need your money.” He peeked through the curtains, looking for Duncan. “Keep a lookout. I’m going to put the car in the garage.” He grabbed the spare set of keys from the ring and headed outside. Although fear ran through his veins, he jumped behind the wheel and parked his car in the garage. Once the door was down and he checked he was alone in the garage, he allowed himself to breathe. He headed back in.

“Feel better?”

“Yes.” Luke tossed the keys onto the island in the kitchen, then led Carson to the bedroom.

Once in the small space, Carson cupped Luke’s jaw. “I know you don’t need my money. I know you’ve worked very hard for what you have and done this on your own. I admire that, and I’m proud of you.”

He rubbed his cheek on Carson’s palm. “Thanks.”

“But let me contribute. Let me help you because you’re not alone.”

He winced. He cherished Carson’s words, but hated thinking about his upbringing and life. His parents hadn’t been around and refused to encourage him. No one seemed to care about him once he came out. His parents hadn’t wanted him to stay at their home, but he’d succeeded because he’d scored scholarships to college. He’d had to fight for every opportunity.

“Honey, you’re not alone.” Carson kissed him. “I’m here.”

The words were simple and reassured him. “I know.” He hooked his fingers in Carson’s front pockets, tugging him backwards to the bed. He needed to be with this man.

Carson let go long enough to strip, then stood before Luke. “I want to see everything.” He stretched out on the bed and stroked his burgeoning erection.

“There’s not much to see.” Luke removed his shirt, then shoved his jeans to the floor. He stepped out of the cumbersome garments and joined Carson on the mattress. “But I’m yours.” He kissed the man he loved. Each push, kiss, and nibble added to his pleasure. He pinched one of Carson’s nipples while he sucked on Carson’s tongue. A moan bubbled in Carson. He arched into Luke.

Luke pushed Carson onto his back, then crawled between Carson’s knees. He kissed his way down his lover’s body, from his chin, to his throat, then down to his chest and abs. He couldn’t get close enough to Carson.

“Fuck.” Carson threaded his fingers into Luke’s hair, nudging him farther down. “I missed this. Your mouth is dangerous.”

“I try.” He resumed nibbling on Carson’s abs. He’d forgotten how perfect Carson kept his body and how much Carson worked to look good. The work showed.

Carson spread his knees apart. “I need you in me.” He tugged Luke’s hair. “Please? Don’t make me wait.”

Luke stood long enough to retrieve the lube and a condom from the dresser. “Is this what you want?” He left the condom on the bed. “Or this?” He dribbled lube over his fingers and down Carson’s ass.

“Fuck me. That.” Carson reached for Luke again. “Do it.”

Luke settled between Carson’s knees. He massaged lube over and into Carson’s hole, taking his time to open his lover. At the same time, he stroked Carson’s dick.

Carson dug his heels into the bedding. “Fuck.” He constricted around Luke’s finger. “Feels so good.”

“It’ll feel better. Relax.” He stroked his lover’s cock. “Breathe.”

Carson tucked his knees to his chest and exhaled. “Oh my God. You’re going to kill me. Too much.” He grinned. “I love it.”

Instead of speaking, Luke dribbled more lube onto his fingers. He added a second digit to Carson’s body and resumed stroking him.

“Fuck. Do it,” Carson moaned. “I need you.”

Power surged within Luke. He made Carson happy. Holy shit, he liked this feeling. He moved his hand, pushing his fingers deep into Carson.