Chapter 7
Sam propped one arm behind his head as he lay in the bed with Tristan curled beside him. Two weeks. They had been together for two weeks, and Sam was beginning to feel he was getting to know Tristan a little beyond the bedchamber. The more he got to know him, the more he liked him. Liked his kindness, his generosity, and quiet sense of humour, but found that alongside that there was a steely backbone coupled with an intensity that was sometimes surprising. His lover was a man of principle, notwithstanding the fact that he was lying in bed engaging in entirely illegal acts. Tristan’s life was extremely busy, despite his being an aristocrat and all. Sam had fondly imagined that they would both while away the days together, but apparently earls had substantial responsibilities and
