Page 7 of Forbidden Lust

Daniel moved closer. “I think you’re cute, and I’d like to take you out for a drink. That is if you don’t mind being company for an old man.”

“Pfft, you’re not old.”

“I’m forty-five.” May as well get that out there now.

Josh’s eyes widened.

“Is that a problem?”

“No . . . no . . . not at all.”

“Are you sure?” Daniel wanted to be certain. Josh looked like the type who didn’t want to be rude or upset anyone.

Josh tried to look Daniel up and down discreetly. He needed to work on his subtlety. His tongue popped out as he wet his dry lips, and Daniel felt his cock plumping again. Perhaps he should have worn something more casual, but he knew he looked good in a suit. You had to play to your strengths.

“I’d love to have a drink with you. Shall I give you my number?”

“Or we could go now,” said Daniel with a smile.

Was he being pushy? Perhaps, but he was watching Josh closely and would know quickly if he was uncomfortable. He wouldn’t be able to hide his true feelings well, not from Daniel who was good at reading people. He had to be, with his job. It was important to know whether his clients were bullshitting him or not.

Josh was being hesitant, like he was struggling to decide.

“We could just have one drink, or we could exchange numbers and do something tomorrow?” Daniel wouldn’t wait much longer, not now he knew Josh was interested.

“Erm . . . I want to. I just . . .”

Daniel was puzzled over why he was struggling with a decision. It intrigued and concerned him. The guy looked like he was carrying a lot of emotional baggage, and Daniel wanted to know what his story was, which surprised him. He wasn’t an arsehole, but he was usually only interested in getting the guy under him. He definitely wanted to fuck Josh – that wasn’t in question – but he also wanted to know all about him and remove that constant frown from his face.

“One drink, Josh. No pressure for anything else.”

“I don’t have sex on the first date,” he blurted out.

Daniel was momentarily surprised. He noticed Josh was now looking like a beetroot. This shy guy was pushing all of Daniel’s buttons.

“Noted. I promise to keep my hands to myself.”

“I’m so sorry, Mr Harper, sir. I don’t know why I said that.”

“It’s fine, Josh. You were setting your boundaries, and I respect that. But please, call me Daniel. You can call mesiron our second date,” he said in a low voice.

Josh flushed again, and Daniel couldn’t help putting an arm round his shoulder. He tensed for a brief second, then relaxed.

“So, drink?”

Josh nodded. Daniel smiled. He let his arm drop away and asked Josh if there was anywhere he preferred.

“I don’t really know the bars round here. Happy for you to choose. Maybe somewhere we can at least get a seat.”

“I know just the place.”

CHAPTER 3

JOSH

Josh gave a very unsexy grunt as his back slammed against the wall, Daniel’s tongue plundering his mouth. This guy kissed like a god. His whole body was tingling with want and need. He would let Daniel do anything to him, although he’d keep that to himself.

“You’re making it very difficult to respect your ‘no sex on a first date’ rule,” said Daniel against his mouth.

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