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squeezed and his breath quickened. Facing Zander this morning had been too difficult, prompting him to run. Now the man had come to track him down. Anger, fear, and desire mixed together as Zander pulled to a stop beside him. Zander's face showed little emotion. Marshal didn't want to hear what he had to say but running wasn't mature. He'd have to face this man eventually, he only hoped he survived the encounter. The love he'd seen last night wasn't there, and Marshal wondered if he'd pushed too hard and even Zander didn't want him.
    When Zander opened the truck door, Marshal almost bolted. Cowardice had never been something he'd seen in himself until now. This was tougher than facing the enemy on the battlefield and worse than fighting an unknown enemy. Zander had the power to crush him, destroying his soul and his spirit.
    They stared at each other for a long moment before Zander closed the distance between them. Marshal was ready for anything, except the scorching kiss Zander laid on him, igniting a fire that burned hotter than he'd ever experienced. His fingers dug into Zander's shoulders as the man spun him around and pushed him against the truck. Their hips ground together, their breaths coming in gasps as they yanked at each other's shirts, pressing their chest together once the material was shoved out of the way.
    After a moment, Marshal broke the kiss and gulped in air, his head spinning as he searched for words. Zander buried his head against Marshal's neck, placing sweet kisses near his collarbone.
    "I'm sorry, but I can't keep my hands or lips off you. I didn't drive out here to do this. I wanted to tell you that Grant is on his way home and give you some food."
    He clutched Zander's shoulders, pushing him to arms length. Just the thought of giving this man up left him dizzy with pain. "I can't lose you."
    "I'm not going anywhere."
    "If you leave me, I'll be devastated." Marshal bit his lower lip, shaking his head as he bared his soul to Zander. "I can't live through falling in love with you then having you leave. I'll be destroyed."
    "I'm not leaving you."
    "But what if you find someone better?"
    Zander cupped his cheeks and smoothed his thumbs over Marshal's face, shaking his head as he searched Marshal's eyes. "There isn't anyone better than you."
    "I'm afraid."
    "I know." Zander slid his arms around Marshal's waist, and held him close. "I'll keep you safe."
    "How can you guarantee I won't be hurt?"
    Zander dropped his hands and stepped away, putting distance between them. He wanted to draw Zander near again, but he ignored the urge and stayed still. Standing on the precipice of love, he wanted to jump—to allow love to take over and spin him and Zander on a journey that would rock their world. He questioned his sanity, wondering if he should cut his losses before the wild passions dashed him against the rocks, leaving him a broken man. Before, with women, he knew they were temporary lovers. He didn't want to be a military husband, having to leave his wife behind, so he never settled down. There were a few guys he was attracted to, but he'd fallen hard for Grant. With Zander, it was deeper than anything he had for Grant. That scared the shit out of him.
    "Marshal, I can't promise that you'll never be hurt, but I can promise that I'll try hard not to hurt you."
    "I feel so much when I'm with you."
    "Can we give it a try?"
    "What if it destroys us both?"
    Zander shook his head and Marshal thought he was going to give up, saying that he wasn't worth the effort. Then Zander's gaze connected with his and the intensity coming from the man shocked him.
    "I care so much for you. Let me show you how much."
    "I don't want the other guys to know yet."
    "I'm okay with that."
    Marshal stood a little taller, wondering if it would actually be this easy. "What if they ask?"
    "Get real, if they wonder if we're sleeping together, they'll investigate. You do know who we live with."
    "Yeah, but you know, what if someone sees