Chapter 18 After kissing until their lips were swollen and red, Alex and Daniel talked while cuddling on the couch. “I’d like to hear your story,” Daniel murmured, keeping Alex tight against his chest. “What do you want to know?” Alex replied, swallowing nervously. “You said something happened to you.” Daniel placed a kiss to the top of Alex’s hair. “And I’d like to know how you ended up in my arms right now. Not that I’m complaining,” he added with a hint of a smile. Alex cleared his throat and felt himself blushing again, but he knew it was fair. Daniel deserved an explanation, so he gathered his strength. “The day you arrived, I didn’t want you here, it was obvious. Not that I had anything against you, but I didn’t expect you. Maybe I didn’t expect to notice you.” Alex knew he was

