Chapter 4Cole’s heart was drumming in his throat as he neared the bedroom. Gavin had gone in there several minutes ago, and he’d been stalling by walking around and turning off lights in slow motion.
When he entered the room, Gavin sat fully dressed on the edge of the bed.
“Cole, I don’t—”
“Get into bed.”
Gavin gave him a lost look that made his chest ache. “What do you want?”
“I want you to remove some of your clothes and crawl in under the covers. If I let you go now, I know I won’t see you for weeks.” Gavin flinched. “So, you’re staying the night, and tomorrow we’re having breakfast like civilized people who don’t go into hiding as soon as we get uncomfortable.”
Something flashed in Gavin’s eyes, and he stood. “You don’t make me uncomfortable.”
Cole kicked off his jeans, but kept
