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from Candice s obvious temper, that wasn t a surprise.
 I d better go, Randy whispered.  Maybe I should take a
cab.
There was no way in hell Brendan would allow Randy to
go through this on his own. Crossing to the man, Brendan
wrapped his arms around Randy and pressed his chest to his
lover s back. Over the last couple of weeks, he d discovered
this was one of his favorite positions, allowing him to hold
his man tightly, explore his lean torso, and settle his chin on
Randy s shoulder.
Brendan found it comforting, and since it never failed that
Randy rested his weight against him, he knew his lover
enjoyed it as well. Except, this time, Randy stood rigid in his
embrace, his chin lowered to his chest, his breathing ragged.
 You re not taking a cab anywhere, Randy, Brendan
growled into his ear.  You re mine and I won t let you go
through this alone.
 They found drug paraphernalia at my sister s, Randy
whispered.  Between the list of activities I gave them, along
with the statements from a few friends who noted how often
I had Toby, it was reason enough for the social worker to
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take Toby. I ve already had one inspection to prove my
home is suitable for him, so now I need to call the social
worker and find out when I can take him home. Randy
trembled in Brendan s arms.  Damn, why didn t I think
about how this would affect Toby? I m such an asshole.
 Hey, hey, Brendan crooned.  You are thinking about
Toby. In the long run, being with you, a kind, sweet, stable
adult, is so much better than being with someone who
willfully puts him in unsafe environments. He nuzzled his
lover s temple, hating the tension thrumming through
Randy. Spreading his fingers, he slid his hands up, palming
Randy s chest with one and cupping his throat with the
other. He urged Randy to lean against him.
Randy sighed and finally settled against him. His head
lolled against Brendan s shoulder and Randy peered up at
him. After a second, he whispered,  That was Doug on the
phone, Candy s boyfriend. After they took Toby, Candy
called him first, then me. He arrived while I was talking to
her. His smile turned sad.  I really thought I d gotten her
calmed down, but then Doug got on the phone. He s a
lawyer. He s threatening to sue for defamation.
Brendan frowned. He knew he d heard that term but&
 What is that again?
 For slandering her name and bringing false charges
against her.
 Think that ll stick?
Randy shrugged.  I don t know. I need to talk to Patrick.
He s my lawyer.
 Okay, Brendan nibbled his way up Randy s neck.
 Then you make your calls. I ll go out and get the food from
the truck. You need to eat.
Tilting his head, Randy pursed his lips. Brendan didn t
need a vocal request. He claimed his man s lips, nibbling
along the plump lower flesh until his lover opened, then
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thrust his tongue in deep. He explored Randy s mouth,
tasting hints of bourbon and under that, everything
masculine that made him so perfect.
Randy turned his head breaking the kiss.
Brendan growled and tried to use the grip on his lover s
throat to get his mouth back where he wanted...namely,
within plundering range.
 Wait, Randy gasped.
 Don t want to, Brendan snarled. He lowered his second
hand down Randy s torso to cup his groin, gratified to find
his lover s cock hard.  Want to make you feel good.
A whine escaped Randy, and he bucked into Brendan s
grip. Seconds later, he rocked his ass backward, rubbing
over Brendan s stiff shaft, trapped in his jeans, pulling a
groan from his throat.
 D-Don t want& ugh!
Brendan blinked at his lover s partial words. Huh? Gently
cupping Randy s balls, he used his thumb to slowly massage
the base of Randy s erection through the fabric. The fingers
of his other hand petted Randy s neck.
 Don t what, babe? Why don t you want me to make you
feel good?
Randy shivered in his grip, panting softly. He licked his
lips, then mumbled,  Don t want Doug coming after you,
too.
Brendan s blood rushed through his veins for a whole
different reason. He smiled against Randy s neck.  You
remember what you said to me when I first started talking
about coming out?
From the corner of his eye, Brendan saw Randy s brows
draw together in obvious confusion. Brendan figured the
way he continued to gently rub Randy s prick probably had
something to do with why his lover couldn t seem to focus.
Just how I like him& out of his mind with lust.
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 You remember all those guys we ve been hanging with
and barbequing with over the last couple of weeks?
Brendan crooned.  You know& your friends and, well 
He paused, uncertain if he could really claim more than just
Dan as his friend, but whatever.  You said yourself that
they re a supportive bunch. You really think they won t rally
around you? Pressing soft kisses up the tendons of his
lover s neck, he whispered,  You re not in this alone, babe.
We re all here with you. We all care about you and Toby.
It was true, too. He d seen how everyone interacted with
Toby. At that first barbeque Brendan had attended even
before he d gotten together with Randy he d noted how
Lorna babysat and Carl took extra time to pick out the
perfect hot dog. At another time, they d traveled out to
Randy s friend, Trace s home where he lived on a pig farm
with his partner, Laramie. They d taken Toby on a pony
ride. Well, it d been on a horse named Skye, but they d led it
around the back yard like a pony. Then they d toured the
pig barns with Carl and Lorna, and Laramie had let the kids
pet a small piglet. It d been& sweet.
Brendan nipped the sensitive skin behind Randy s ear,
then pulled the lobe into his mouth and suckled softly. Once
he heard his lover s moan, Brendan released Randy s lobe
and whispered,  I m not going anywhere, Randy. We ll get
through this together. You and me. Even if I have to shout
how much I love you to the world. He nipped his lover s
ear again.  Got it?
Randy froze in his arms. For just a second, Brendan
thought he d gone too far. He d curbed his desire to express
his dedication, his love, over the past couple of weeks
because he knew he d blown his lover out of the water when
he d blurted out the declaration a couple of weeks before.
Then, Randy tilted his head and smiled up at him,
emotion making his green eyes glitter.  I love you, too.
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