"I hope so. No, let me change that. I believe you. I know you are thoughtful and that you have cherished this time with me, too. I feel confident you will honor my request and my gift until you are certain you no longer need it."
Teddy kissed me and left. The room was suddenly empty, a void, but I kept holding the medallion and sliding the chain back and forth against my neck. Teddy still felt close to me. He may not have known it, but that was what gave me immediate strength. That was what was infinitely more valuable than precious gold.
Author's Note
Thank you for reading "Macho," the second story in the Straight Taste series.
Kieran's character debuted in "Garage," a book about sexual discovery. Kieran finds a glory hole in a wall separating a studio apartment from five virile men working at an automotive and motorcycle repair shop.
Please click here for "Garage."
"Lured" is the third story in the series. Eager for intimacy with other men, Kieran experiments with strangers after a late night visit to a truck stop.
Click here for "Lured."
Click here for "Covet."
If you enjoyed "Macho," please consider leaving a review and joining my newsletter mailing list (for updates on new releases and book specials) at JaylenFlorian.com.
Best wishes,
Jaylen
ADDITIONAL NOVELS, novellas, short stories, and bundles by Jaylen Florian include:
Antonio's Mask
Arousing Euphoria: Rugby Team Bundle
Cobra De Capello
Covet
Garage
Ghost Town
Guarding His Fortunes
Guarding His Jewels
Hollywood Tease
Rugby Test: Hypnotic Temptation
Uncovering Machismo
Uplifting Sports Romance: College Gay Bundle