James spent decades trapped between desire and loss. First, there was Ethan, the soldier who ignited something fierce in him during the war. Their love was dangerous, stolen in dark corners where hands roamed freely, lips locked like every kiss could be their last. It was raw, desperate, their bodies pressed together like they were fighting the world, and each other. But when the war ended, Ethan was gone, leaving only the taste of salt and sweat on James's skin.
Then came Adam, steady, slow, but no less intense. He made James feel wanted, his touch lingering, teasing, taking his time. With Adam, it wasn't just about passion; it was about being seen, needed. Together, they shared nights that left James aching for more, the kind of intimacy that wrapped around his soul and made him feel safe.
But Adam's gone now, too, and James is left adrift. Sara's always been there for him, but now? She's got other plans. She's pushing him toward Aaron, younger and cocky, the kind of man who knows exactly what James needs. Aaron's relentless, his smirks and teasing touches igniting something deep inside James, something he thought he'd buried.
With Ethan's ghost still lingering, Adam's love a constant echo, and Aaron pulling him into a seductive new fire, James is caught between the past and the heat of the present. And Sara? She's just enjoying the ride, making sure James finally sees he's still wanted.