That evening we were in the backyard grilling chicken on the barbecue. Our dogs were playing in the back yard. I looked over at my man. He was flipping the chicken, then brushing it with sauce. He licked his fingers and shut the grill lid. I walked up behind him and put my arms around him, laying my cheek against his back and inhaling his masculine scent. "Butch... Can it be like this forever?" "Forever, PJ. I told you. You're mine. You ain't ever getting away from me." "Promise?" Butch turned around and took me in his arms. "I promise," he reassured me. I knew that I was sounding pathetic, needing to be constantly reassured, but I couldn't help myself. He leaned down and kissed me slowly and deeply. His tongue pushed into my mouth and teased and tickled mine. When he pulled back, I

