Chapter 10Avery’s hands fumbled at the buttons of Charles’ coat, tugging at the lapels. Charles assisted, struggling to shrug off the garment while contriving to continue their kiss. He was so desperate not to part from Avery for a single moment, glad he had lost weight in the past months and his coat was no longer so tight fitting that its removal required assistance.
Avery’s coat received similar treatment, with both of them unbuttoning and pulling at the fabric. In Charles’ eagerness, he had pushed the coat over Avery’s shoulders, trapping both his arms. Rather than displaying any awkwardness, Avery laughed, releasing himself from Charles’ kisses to untangle his limbs before letting the coat drop to the floor. Deliberately, while holding Charles’ gaze, with a hint of a smile, Avery slo
