Chapter 23
Alex eased the Subaru along the bumpy gravel drive flanked by rows of glossy green citrus trees. His heart knocked in his chest, not merely at the thought of seeing Damian and having s*x, and saying he loved Damian…but at the possibility of having to face Javier and Rachel Garza. Yes, hi, I’m lusting after your son again. How have you been?
As he rolled up to the huge red barn they’d always called “the creek barn,” Javier jogged out of it, toward a pickup truck idling near. Alex brought the Subaru to a stop, swallowing against his dry throat. Javier paused with one boot in the truck, squinting at Alex’s car. The moment stretched long. Then Javier jumped in, shut the truck door, and drove off. Alex released his breath.
He pulled the keys from the ignition and got out. Alex now
