The lights twinkled on Mark’s Christmas tree as Brandt relaxed on the couch in front of it.
“Only one gift tonight,” Mark said. His smile appeared strained, but who could blame him after the way Brandt had behaved at the party? Between being back at the club where he’d both met Mark and reconnected briefly with Graeme, and acknowledging his feelings for Mark, it had been tough to focus.
“I know.” Brandt smiled at Mark, but he forced it. He shook out his hands and rolled his shoulders. He just needed to relax. “I’m trying to decide which one to give you now.”
Finding the perfect gifts for Mark had been a challenge. He wanted the presents to have meaning because Mark meant so much to him. But they had only a couple months of history, so he hadn’t wanted to come on too strong. He bit his l
