Scoring in Cedarwood

  “Willie sure seems to be the right one for Judy. Think about it,” Colin said. “Come to the park tomorrow around this time. It’ll be good for them.”

  “I’m working. I just happened to be free this afternoon.” Jesus. Can’t I come up with a better fib than this?

  “You lie.”

  Matt said nothing. Why bother? Colin knew him too well.

  “You teach, but school gets out at two-thirty and you’re here by three-thirty every day. I know—I’ve seen you every day this week.” Colin crooked his eyebrow.

  Right, because this time having a schedule has been such a boon… “You got me.”

  “I could always tell when you were lying,” Colin said.

  “Yeah.” He hated feeling uncomfortable. “I should go.”

  “I disagree. Willie and Judy were so tight.” Colin laughed. “We should let them do their thing.”

  If Colin didn’t have Judy in his arms, Matt had no doubt Willie would still be cuddled up with her. Matt should be honest with Colin. The words were there and needed to be said. “When we split, I wasn’t a dog person. I didn’t have dogs and didn’t enjoy Judy I. She hated me. But I never expected you to quit on me. I get why you picked her over me. Now that I’ve got Willie, I’m not alone. We bonded. But we were thrown together. I couldn’t take him back to the animal shelter. He needed me and I needed him.” Matt paused. His throat ached and if he wasn’t careful, he’d cry. “I’m sorry I couldn’t be who you needed. I loved you, Colin. Down to my soul loved you. Still do, but I know it’s over—I saw you and Mason together. He’s cute.”

  “Matt.” Colin reached for Matt, then recoiled.

  “See? You don’t want to touch me.” He swallowed his hurt. “This is a small town and we’ll run into each other. We can be civil. We’ll visit the dog park at another time so you don’t have to see us. Come on, Willie.” He patted his hip. “We’ve got to go.”

  “You won’t give me a chance for rebuttal?” Colin snorted. “You lay all that on me and won’t let me talk?”

  He shook his head. “Not today.” Matt walked away with a heavy heart. He’d said what he needed to and still felt empty. Colin would be a hole he’d never fill. Damn it.

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  Megan Slayer, aka Wendi Zwaduk, is a multi-published, award-winning author of more than one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s been writing since 2008 and published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to LGBTQ and BDSM themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love, no matter what the form. She’s been the runner up in the Kink Category at Love Romances Café as well as nominated at the LRC for best author, best contemporary, best ménage and best anthology. Her books have made it to the bestseller lists on Amazon.com.

  When she’s not writing, Megan spends time with her husband and son as well as three dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but football is her sport of choice.

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