“Please don’t let me hurt him. Maddox made that wish even knowing it was impossible. “Wish” — Annabeth Albert Wish Copy Share Image
“What the hell? In my time away from the scene, apparently I’d gotten fucking trendy.” — Annabeth Albert Time Copy Share Image
“Regrets will eat you alive if you let them. You gotta outrun them. Find something in the now.” — Annabeth Albert Inspirational attitude Copy Share Image
“You’re getting a new roommate. Now be nice. I’ve heard stories about you.” She wagged a finger at him. Ben” — Annabeth Albert Roommate Copy Share Image
“We’ll go to Napa. I’ll be a better friend. A better man. Just don’t die on me. Maddox’s” — Annabeth Albert Better man Copy Share Image
“But we could probably find something for you to smash.” Like my heart. Ben” — Annabeth Albert Smash Copy Share Image
“The crankiest not-a-couple has made up. It’s a beautiful day.” — Annabeth Albert Beautiful day Copy Share Image
“And yeah, if he pushed past his black mood, he could maybe call this fun. Or at least the old him would… — Annabeth Albert Black Mood Copy Share Image
“Say a prayer for me, Preacher,” Ben said to Maddox, kneeling over him one last time. Then he did the only thing… — Annabeth Albert Last time Copy Share Image
“Vanessa helped Maddox get situated on a tall stool with his guitar. And then...Maddox created magic. There was no other word for… — Annabeth Albert Guitar Maddox Copy Share Image
“I pushed you into something you didn’t want—” “Didn’t say that,” Maddox mumbled. “I’m an adult. I stayed. And I’m not denying… — Annabeth Albert Maddox Mumbled Copy Share Image
“Transport got in sooner than we thought.” Still in uniform, Ben sounded exhausted and looked worse, dark circles under his eyes. But… — Annabeth Albert Maddox Seen Copy Share Image
“No. I mean...I think you should date. Date me. We should date.” Maddox dropped the fork, and his jaw followed it on… — Annabeth Albert Date Copy Share Image
“So he hadn’t kicked the guy out and he’d proceeded to have the worst sex of his life. And for the first… — Annabeth Albert Cheating Copy Share Image
“Yeah.” His father looked away. “Couple days ago...they said he wasn’t going to make it. Parents flew down with the sister. What… — Annabeth Albert 48 hours Copy Share Image
“Maddox had been kissed there before. Polite little explorations, tentative tongue flicks, quick forays before the main event. But Ben made a… — Annabeth Albert Kissed Copy Share Image
“That’s it. Ride the edge with me.” Ben growled. “So close. You make me fucking crazy. Love your dick.” Maddox smiled over… — Annabeth Albert Crazy love Copy Share Image
“Ben leisurely licked his way into Maddox’s mouth, slow, limb-melting kisses that got deeper without being insistent. Maddox’d always figured Ben would… — Annabeth Albert Goal oriented Copy Share Image
“Please. Oh fuck. Please, I need to come.” “Do you?” Ben laughed as if he had all the time in the world.… — Annabeth Albert Time Copy Share Image
“Ben?” he called. “You’re back early.” “Yup.” Ben strode into the kitchen, and one look at his face had Maddox recoiling against… — Annabeth Albert Face Copy Share Image
“Last night, after their mad dash to rescue his dad’s passport and an impromptu late lunch with some wedding guests, Maddox had… — Annabeth Albert Getting better Copy Share Image
“I’m trying here.” Ben leaned forward, all earnest concentration. “You were my best friend, and I used that as a...shield, sort of.… — Annabeth Albert Best friend Copy Share Image
“But instead of the electronics, he found lube, condoms, and a modest dildo, all neatly side-by-side, no clutter for Maddox’s toy drawer.… — Annabeth Albert Maddox Jacking Copy Share Image
“I just don’t think dating’s going to make you as happy as you think. You could wait—” “Ben.” Maddox touched his arm… — Annabeth Albert Maddox Sighed Copy Share Image
“It wasn’t until Maddox said no that Ben realized that he’d wanted the repeat more than he’d wanted to get laid, and… — Annabeth Albert First time Copy Share Image
“His skin felt raw, scrubbed too hard, and he wasn’t even wet yet. The rawness extended to his soul, made him feel… — Annabeth Albert Rawness Copy Share Image
“I would though. I’d wait for you.” Ben’s eyes were serious as he held Maddox’s gaze. “I want to get this right… — Annabeth Albert Wait Copy Share Image
“But his joy back then didn’t hold a candle to the happiness welling up in his chest at the sight of Maddox,… — Annabeth Albert Bruised Copy Share Image
“I shouldn’t have to tell you to use your words not your fists, right?” “Right,” Ben agreed even though decking Maddox had… — Annabeth Albert Words Fists Copy Share Image
“I’m good.” Maddox groaned as their cocks dragged together. He wasn’t any stranger to frot, but like many things, it felt new… — Annabeth Albert Groaned Copy Share Image
“Rogers and Zinger hustling, and they hadn’t been kidding about pain. His leg throbbed at the move, a deep ache that felt… — Annabeth Albert Pain Copy Share Image
“Then do it. Do this thing with me. For real.” For keeps. That wish he kept tight inside his chest, not ready… — Annabeth Albert Breath Copy Share Image
“You said you want to date, right?” Ben sounded more than a little defensive. “Yeah...” Maddox was seriously struggling to keep up.” — Annabeth Albert Said Want Copy Share Image
“Now, with twilight dancing through the leaves of the jungle, the fact that Ben had never once kissed Maddox weighed heavily on… — Annabeth Albert Twilight Copy Share Image
“God, please spare Ben. I don’t care about my sorry self. Just save him. Maddox’s hurried prayer was his last conscious thought.… — Annabeth Albert Save Maddox Copy Share Image
