Loving Lucas (8 page)
79
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
Disgusted, he turned off the radio, blood boiling. He
couldn’t believe they were saying he wasn’t stable, when
nothing was further from the truth. He wasn’t insane or
crazy. Sure, they had said that back when he was arrested.
They said he and Lucas had never had a relationship, that it had all been inside his mind, but Riley knew better.
Lucas had lied to him, led him on.
He hadn’t imagined the promises Lucas had made to love
him forever. It wasn’t some dream built up in his mind.
Lucas knows; he knows what he did and I’ll make him
admit it, before he dies
.
Looking around the darkening cabin, he sighed, knowing
he couldn’t hold out here too much longer. It was too much
like being back in prison and he hated that. After ten years, he wanted to be out and about in the world and soon, he
would be.
Once Lucas was dead, he’d head to Mexico or maybe to
Canada and hang out there for a while, before finding
someplace to settle.
He could build a good life for himself once he settled
unfinished business. Maybe he would even find someone to
love, someone more deserving than Lucas had ever been.
Smiling, Riley closed his eyes, thinking again about what
he would do to Lucas and how good it would feel when he
stood over the bastard’s lifeless body.
80
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
Don’t get too comfortable, Lucas. I’m coming for you real
soon and it’s gonna be a blast.
81
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
BY the time Nicholas made it back to Lucas’s apartment, it
was after five and he was ready to be alone with his lover.
And yeah, Lucas is that. My lover. We’ve crossed a line
and I won’t go back
.
Smiling to himself, he stepped into the apartment,
instantly aware that soft music was playing and something
smelled wonderful.
“Luc?”
“I’m in the kitchen.”
Locking the door, he kicked off his shoes and shrugged
off his jacket before walking into the kitchen to find the
small table set, decorated with burning candles with a bottle of wine waiting to be opened. Lucas was at the stove, with
his back to him, and Nicholas smiled when he threw a
glance over his shoulder with a smile that was open and
genuine, not the least bit guarded or reserved. Nicholas
couldn’t help but feel a burst of hope.
82
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
“Open the wine and pour yourself a glass. Dinner will be
ready soon.”
“Dinner?”
“Yeah. It’s a new recipe, so I hope it works.”
“Smells delicious. What is it?”
Lucas tossed him another smile. “Souvlaki.”
“You made souvlaki?”
“I did. And I hope I did it right.”
Shaking his head, he moved closer, looking over Lucas’s
shoulder. “You know, if I didn’t already love you, I would
now.”
“In that case, you’re really gonna adore me when you
find out what we’re having for dessert.”
“Really? What would that be?”
“Each other.”
Lucas turned, smiling up at him and Nicholas felt his
mouth go dry as he took a step back, allowing his eyes to
feast on the sight before him.
Fresh from a shower, his hair was still damp, his jeans
unfastened, and he had left his shirt completely unbuttoned, allowing Nicholas to see his chest for the first time. It was incredible: well-defined, the muscles beautiful. He could see his nipples and the urge to latch his lips onto them was just 83
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
about impossible to resist as all thoughts of food fled from his mind. He knew Lucas had sensed the direction his
thoughts had taken when their eyes locked again and Lucas
smiled.
“You okay, Nic?”
Nodding, he swallowed twice, to find his voice. “I’m good.
Just….”
“Surprised?”
“A little. I mean, it’s a great surprise, but I just wasn’t expecting….” He waved a hand at Lucas, who shrugged.
“I had a conversation with Sasha today and she said a lot
of stuff that made sense.”
“Sasha?”
“I know.” Lucas stepped closer, sliding his hands up
Nicholas’s chest. “I won’t go into all of the details, but one thing she said really caught my attention.”
“And what was that?”
“She said I needed to get my head out of my ass. And get
you in it.”
“Remind me to get Sasha something really great for her
birthday.”
Lucas laughed, but the sound was cut off when Nicholas
caught him in his arms, claiming his lips, holding nothing
back and knowing it was okay not to, as Lucas tangled a
84
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
hand in his hair while using the other hand to grip his
shoulder. His tongue was quick and eager, dancing. Nicholas felt nearly overwhelmed with desire. This was his dream
come true as he turned them, pressing Lucas against the
counter and sliding a thigh between Lucas’s legs.
Feeling his lover’s erection straining against his jeans,
Nicholas moaned, pulling his lips from Lucas’s and looking
into the blue eyes he loved.
“Dinner….” Lucas glanced at the stove and Nicholas
nodded.
“It can wait, if you like.”
“Are you suggesting we have dessert first?”
“Considering I’ve been waiting for five years for this
dessert….” His hands slipped to Lucas’s ass and he squeezed hard, watching fresh desire flare in Lucas’s eyes. “What do you say?” Grinding against him, Nicholas realized he wasn’t playing fair, but he didn’t care in the least as Lucas grinned.
“Let me turn off the stove.”
Reluctantly, Nicholas released his hold long enough to
allow Lucas to turn off the burner and set their dinner aside before grabbing the bottle of wine off the table.
“Well, what are we waiting for?”
Lucas slipped past him and Nicholas followed,
unbuttoning his shirt and shedding it along the way,
wanting as few barriers between him and Lucas as possible.
85
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
God, let this be real. Please. Please don’t let this be
another dream
.
Closing the door as they stepped into the room, Nicholas
leaned against it, watching as Lucas set the wine on the
nightstand.
“Why are you all the way over there, Nic?”
“I’m just taking a moment to make sure this is real.”
“Real?”
“Not a dream. Because if it’s a dream, I kinda never want
to wake up.”
Lucas shook his head. “It’s not a dream, but I do want to
tell you I’m sorry.”
“For what?”
“I made this,” he waved a hand between them, “a lot
more difficult than I should have and for that, I’m sorry. I built up so many walls, trying to protect myself, that I
couldn’t see those walls did more harm than good, because
they kept you out.”
“Luc….”
“I put you through hell and you didn’t deserve it, Nic.”
“I don’t need an apology, because I know why you built
those walls and I’m just glad you’ve decided to let me in.”
“I really do love you.”
86
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
Nicholas smiled, pushing away from the door. “I happen
to love you, too. Very much.” Reaching Lucas, he placed his hands on his shoulders. “Look, the last thing I want to do is bring up bad memories but I just want you to know, you set
the pace for this and if I do something that makes you
uneasy or uncomfortable, tell me and I’ll stop.”
“And if you do something I like?” Lucas smiled.
“By all means, tell me, baby, and I won’t dare stop.”
“Nic.”
“But I mean it. I don’t want to hurt you.”
“You never could.” Lucas lifted a hand, stroking his
cheek, and Nicholas leaned into the touch, knowing he
would never tire of feeling Lucas touch him, even in the most innocent ways. “I want you to know I trust you. It kinda goes hand in hand with loving you.”
He swallowed again, this time to push back the emotions
that made his chest and throat feel tight and tears burn his eyes.
“I know it’s been a while….”
“It’s been a while since I’ve been with anyone but….” Still standing close to Nicholas, he opened the top drawer of his nightstand and smiled sheepishly. Nicholas’s eyes widened,
seeing the flesh-colored vibrator.
“Oh….”
“I ordered it five years ago.”
87
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
Lucas closed the drawer and Nicholas looked at him,
smiling. “Five years ago? Are you saying that something
significant happened five years ago that prompted you to
make that purchase?”
“Something significant did happen.”
“And what would that be?”
“The sexiest man I have ever seen moved to town.”
“Really? ’Cause when I moved to town, I’m pretty sure
the sexiest man I’ve ever seen was already living here and he stole my heart before I even realized what was happening.”
Lucas smiled, wrapping his arms around Nicholas’s
waist, leaning into him. Nicholas shifted, backing them
toward the bed, losing himself in the love and desire he
could see clearly in Lucas’s beautiful eyes. After five years he was about to have the man he loved completely open to him
and more emotions than he could hope to process flooded
him. This was a dream come true, but it was more than that
even. He knew what it meant for Lucas to be ready for this, to be willing to knock down the last of his walls and put his heart in Nicholas’s hands. Nicholas saw that for the precious gift that it was and he wanted to tell Lucas all of that, but the words seemed to fail him now.
Later, he assured himself, he would find the words
again, but for now, he would concentrate on showing Lucas
just how much he loved him, how much he would always,
always love him.
88
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
Caught up in the moment, he was startled when
suddenly he was pushed backward and he landed on the
bed, flat on his back, blinking up at Lucas.
“Luc….”
“You have the most beautiful body.”
“Thank you.”
Lucas smiled, leaning over Nicholas, and with nimble
fingers, he unfastened Nicholas’s belt and then set about
unbuttoning and unzipping his pants. “You know, looking at
you, I’m kinda amazed I was able to resist you for so long.”
“I’m a little amazed myself,” Nicholas grinned.
“Of course, I’ve come to my senses now.” Carefully,
Lucas tugged the pants down Nicholas’s long legs, dropping
them to the floor with another smile. “No underwear? I like that.”
“Really?”
“Totally. Easy access, you know.”
Nicholas laughed. “What about you? You going
commando?”
“Of course. But you’ll see soon enough.”
He really wanted to see now, but he held that back, as
Lucas crawled onto the bed, straddling him, hands moving
slowly down his chest, fingers brushing against his sensitive nipples. Nicholas gasped, back arching slightly.
89
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
“Luc.”
“Mind if I indulge a little?”
“Please feel free to indulge all you like.”
Again, Lucas smiled, a beautiful, carefree, loving smile
that made Nicholas’s heart kick, as the blond leaned down
and captured his lips in a slow, sensual kiss. He gladly
opened his mouth, eagerly returning the kiss, his tongue
clashing with Lucas’s in an erotic dance as old as time itself, but a dance that was still and always would be special to
them.
Kissing Lucas Keifer was heaven on earth, no single
doubt about it.
Lifting one hand, Nicholas tangled it in the thick blond
hair, moaning as Lucas broke the kiss and trailed his lips
slowly down Nicholas’s neck, kissing and licking and
playfully nipping. He seemed very focused on his task, which appeared to be driving Nicholas insane with desire, and
Nicholas was happy to allow Lucas whatever freedom he
wanted.
“You taste so good,” Lucas whispered, sliding a little
lower.
“God, Luc.”
“Your nipples look so good, Nic. Do you mind if I play
with them a bit?”
90
Loving Lucas /
Lisa Marie Davis
Not waiting for an answer, Lucas sucked the left nub into
his mouth, licking and sucking until it was a rock hard
pebble he happily scraped with his teeth and Nicholas
arched again, hips bucking off the bed. He could feel the
desire consuming him, rendering him breathless. It was the
most amazing and intense feeling ever, unlike anything
Nicholas had ever experienced before, and he prayed it
wouldn’t end, even as Lucas turned his attention to the right nipple, subjecting it to the same sensual delight as the
aching left.
No dream, no daydream, no fantasy compared to the
reality of Lucas taking such pleasure in pleasing him, but
Nicholas wanted it to go both ways.
Seeming to read his mind, Lucas slipped from him, off
the bed, and Nicholas opened his eyes, pushing himself up
on his elbows.
Licking his lips in anticipation, he watched Lucas push
his jeans down his hips and legs, kicking them aside, and
Nicholas sucked in a breath, seeing the hard, straining cock jutting from its nest of golden blond curls.