Luke Benjamin never thought he’d spend time with his high school crush—not again. He and Carson had been tight, but went their separate ways. He followed his dreams and became the hottie librarian in Litchfield, their hometown. He never forgot his first love or how much it hurt when they split. Can he open his heart to Carson one more time to find the love he’s always craved?
Carson Garett needed to become someone. He spent his college years developing an app for runners. Selling the app made him millions, but he upped his net worth by becoming a spokesperson for nutritional supplements. Now that he’s made his mark, he’s ready to reconnect with the one who got away—Luke. Will Luke want him back? After so much time? Or will he have moved on?
Only time and a reunion they’ll never forget will tell.
Be Warned: m/m sex
Excerpt:
“Do you have a contingency plan?” Sindy asked. She stood and tucked her tablet into her bag. “Based on your silence, I’m going to assume not.”
“I don’t.” The plan had to work. He had no other choice.
“Our tickets are on our phone, and your bag is in the car downstairs.” She clutched her bag. “I hope you get your happy ending.” She paused. “Consider this. Luke may not want your money or the problems that come with it. He might not want to be a possession. Don’t force him.”
“I won’t.” He nodded to her. “I’ll see you at the airport in an hour. Thanks.” He waited for her to leave, then collected his things. Phone, wallet, cash, jacket, keys. Where were his sunglasses? He patted his jacket pocket and located the item. Time to go. He locked his office, then headed through the apartment to the elevator.
He’d lived a nomadic life for too long. The apartment wasn’t his. Once the lease was up, he’d lose his office, too. Did he really want those things? He could have an office and home anywhere. When the elevator doors opened, he strode through the basement of the building to the waiting sedan. He waited in the back seat as the driver pulled out into traffic.
Carson withdrew the photo of Luke he kept in his phone cover. He missed Luke’s face, the way he smiled, the way he sighed in his sleep, the sparkle in his eyes, and his kiss. He missed his best friend. They’d been close. Luke knew him better than anyone. He saw through Carson’s bullshit. If they’d have attended the same college, they’d still be together. Luke was his soul mate.
He pressed the image to his lips. All he needed was one chance and he’d set things right. He’d let Luke go once and wouldn’t do it again.
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