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    “I have company on the way, so if you don’t mind getting to the point.”
    “I could really use a beer. What I have to say isn’t the easiest for me.”
    The voice in Grant’s head told him to ask Parker to come back another time. Shit, Grant had just masturbated to images of Parker while he was taking a shower. Now Parker stood in Grant’s living room, looking worried yet sexy as all hell in the tight jeans and red T-shirt. Grant fought back the urge to take him in his arms and kiss him.
    Knowing he had no other choice, Grant handed a beer to Parker.
    “I still have someone coming soon.” He took a long swig off the beer, hoping to ease the tension that reappeared now that Parker was here.
    Parker put the beer to his lips and tilted his head back, draining half the bottle.
    “I found something at the crime scene I think you should take a look at.”
    “I know. I watched you put it in your pocket. I wondered if you’d share, or if you were looking for a way to look good in the chief’s eyes.”
    “I’m not a fame seeker, Grant. What the fuck is wrong with you? I don’t know who to trust. I’m the new guy, and with this evidence—” He hung his head.
    “What new evidence?” Curiosity had Grant on guard.
    “I’m not sure you’re going to like what you see. I need you to promise that if I show you, I can trust you.”
    Grant closed the distance between them. He touched Parker’s face. Grant had expected him to recoil, but he didn’t. He stood rooted in his spot, his gaze piercing Grant’s.
    “I can be trusted. You’re one of the only people who’s shown me kindness during this difficult time. I wouldn’t do anything to ruin that.”
    Parker seemed to be struggling with what to do.
    Grant moved closer and whispered, “It’s okay. You can show me.”
    Parker lifted a hand to Grant’s. The heat radiating off Parker’s skin soared straight to Grant’s penis, causing it to immediately grow. He closed his eyes, wishing for his dick to cooperate. He didn’t need this right now. Yet he couldn’t help but want to feel Parker’s fingers wrapped around his shaft. He wanted to feel him pressed against his body.
    When he opened his eyes, Parker had the deer-caught-in-the-headlights look. Grant removed his hand, causing Parker’s to drop.
    “Sorry, I don’t know what came over me.” It was a lie, but Parker didn’t need to know that.
    Parker moved closer and pulled Grant to him. Their bodies touched, and their lips were barely an inch apart. Grant felt his hot breath. Parker leaned in for a kiss. This was the moment Grant had thought about all night. He couldn’t believe Parker was making the first move. Their lips touched, and Grant felt the exhaustion peel away.
    Parker’s lips felt soft and tasted like the beer. Grant didn’t care. The only thing that mattered was kissing him.
    A knock at the door startled them both. Parker quickly pulled away and wiped at his mouth.
    Grant cleared his throat.
    “That’s my company. I have to answer it.”
    “Go ahead.” Parker placed the beer on the coffee table. Grant walked past him to the front door.
    He knew who it was before answering it.
    “Grant, my man, how the hell are you?” Theo walked in and grabbed Grant in a bear hug. “Long time no see.”
    “Not bad, but I can hardly breathe.”
    “Sorry. It’s just when you called, I got all excited.” Theo released Grant and stepped back. “Hey, sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude. I’m Theo.”
    “Parker.”
    Grant watched as Parker shoved his hands in his pockets. His gaze turned down. Theo had already managed to make the guy uncomfortable.
    “Theo, can you give us a minute? We were just wrapping up some work business.”
    Grant moved the door to close it, but Theo blocked it with his boot.
    “Secrets? You know how I feel about secrets.”
    Grant groaned. This was not going to be easy. For some reason Theo decided he would purposely mess with Grant.
    “As much as I hate to keep