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Finally, a week after Aiden left town, Trace called and left another message.
Um, Aiden, it s been a week. Call if you like. The message ended and Aiden knew there was
more Trace wanted to say. The tone of his voice was too sharp, his words too stilted and stiff.
He d screwed up and knew it. Going to see Trace was the only way to make this right.
He didn t know what time Trace would finish work tonight, but he didn t want to miss the
man. He could call in another favor to find out Trace s schedule, but it would take time. Aiden
hurried into the shower, ignoring the rest of the messages from various women he used to date.
Later, after he got things settled with Trace, he d call them and tell them he was involved with
someone else and wouldn t be seeing them any more. Hell, it had been so long, he couldn t
believe any of them were actually still calling him. A few of them were university professors and
were back in town for a new semester. They probably called out of misplaced obligation or
boredom.
After shaving and getting dressed, he drove across town to Trace s office and parked in the
back. Trace s car started, sending Aiden s heart racing. He jumped out of his car and raced over
to Trace s BMW.
Hey, Aiden yelled out then tapped on the window.
Again, Trace jumped, but this time he didn t smile. He shook his head and rolled down his
window, his lips in a thin line.
Please? Aiden begged. He couldn t say more now. Not out here in the open, not where
anyone could hear him. Trace s face was hard with anger as Aiden waited for him to answer.
After a moment, Trace relaxed, the hard planes of his face softened.
Fine, get in.
My car. It ll be safe? Aiden asked.
Trace looked over to where Aiden had parked. Yeah, you re in Shelly s spot, and she won t
be in tomorrow.
Aiden sucked in air. Trace had implied they would be together all night. He didn t hesitate,
but raced around the car, opening the door to slip into the passenger seat. Trace rolled up the
window and put the car in gear.
You ve got five minutes to tell me something believable and prove you re not a flake.
Aiden swallowed over the lump in his throat, and bit back the fear clawing at his brain. He d
never told anyone anything close to the truth. This could get very sticky.
I m CIA, and I get called out of town all the time. When I go, I can only let certain people
know I m out of town. Every one of my calls is monitored. Hell, I m monitored half the time.
Trace took his foot off the gas. Are they watching us right now?
No, we re safe. No one knows I m dating you. A few more phone calls from you and they
would, but for now, we re safe.
Dating? Huh, is that what we re doing?
Heat crept up Aiden s neck to his face. Sorry, I guess I m presuming too much.
Well, we aren t lovers. Yet. Trace s eyes cut towards Aiden. Lust spilled out, and the air
grew thick between them.
No, we're not. We ve been on one date; at least I think it was a date. Aiden clenched his
fists, trying to keep his hands to himself.
So now, two weeks after you were dead set against being gay, you re okay dating a guy?
Aiden looked out the window at all the passing cars. He had no idea where they were going
and didn t care. All he wanted was to be with Trace. He d spent hours thinking about the man
and nights dreaming about him.
I don t know. Like I said, I m new to this. I thought about you every day when I was gone.
I got back late last night. Hadn t slept for three days and crashed, but I really wanted to call you.
So yeah, I think I need to see...I don t know, see if we can make it.
That s a huge change from the way you felt at dinner two weeks ago. Trace turned down
Beach drive and then onto Massachusetts.
You live over here?
Yeah, but it s not what you think. I live in a small apartment. It s not much, but it s a nice
neighborhood. I m saving up to buy a home when I settle down.
Aiden ignored the last comment. He couldn t think of Trace dumping him to settle down
with a woman. Of course, the guy could always settle down with another guy. Is that where
we re headed, to your house?
Yep. I m tired, and I want to relax at home. I ve had a bitch of a day, and I ve already got
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