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.Not only was Beau gorgeous, but he’d been kind, sweet,Beau and the Beast69and caring.Devon came to the realization he’d fallen in love withBeau.No point in fighting my feelings anymore.I’m too far lost in him to let him go now.Beau lay in his arms, appearing to bask in their intimacy.Hestroked Beau’s back softly, and couldn’t stop himself from smiling.For the first time in a long, long time, Devon felt truly happy.“Youwere wonderful tonight.Thank you for not giving up on me.”“I’m not in the habit of giving up on people, especially ones I careabout.”His words warmed Devon’s heart as the last piece of ice meltedaway, leaving him free to love.He cares about me.What a wonderfulstart.He squeezed Beau tight loving every second he lay in his arms.“You’ve done something to me.”“I did a lot of things to you.” Beau laughed playfully.“Yes, you did, but on top of every thing, you’ve made me happy.”Beau sat up and touched his scarred face.His gaze locked withDevon’s as if he were searching for the truth in his statement.“Devon, I’m not going anywhere.I want to get to know you more andsee where we can take this thing growing between us.” He leaneddown and kissed Devon, climbing on top of him with a burgeoningerection.“Oh my, you’re insatiable.” Devon could believe how lucky he’dbeen to find a man like Beau.“Only with you.”* * * *A few hours later, Devon reached out for Beau in bed, but foundthe place where he’d last seen him cold and empty.He opened hiseyes and bolted up, looking around the room.Seeing no sign of Beau,he started to push the cotton sheets off his body when he noticed apiece of paper on the pillow Beau had slept on.70Hanna HartHis heart caught in his throat, with the most negative thoughtsswirling in his mind.He suspected Beau had come to his senses,realizing he couldn’t be seen with a hideous creature such as Devon.Steeling himself, he took a deep breath and opened the folded note.Being with you last night was amazing.You make me feel so alive,and above all, the happiest I’ve ever been in my life.I’ve gone to work, and I didn’t have the heart to wake you after our late andintimate night.Hopefully I can spend my night with you again, getting to know you even better.Beau.A tear threaten to trickle down his cheek.No one had ever saidanything remotely close to Beau’s words.He knew expressing hisfeelings might be too soon, but he couldn’t hold back any more.Tonight, he would arrange for a romantic dinner for the two of themand let Beau know the debt was forgiven.After dinner, he would tellBeau his true feelings, that he loved him with all his heart.* * * *“Is everything set up, Aylwin?” Devon asked nervously whilepacing his living room, waiting for Beau to come home any minute.“For the tenth time, yes, the table is set, the wine is chilled, andthe dinner is ready.Your staff has done an amazing job of makingtonight special.” Aylwin lay on the couch, filing his nails.“Yes, I do believe I need to thank my staff later for putting thisspecial dinner together on such short notice.”“What? I can’t believe I heard Devon Devereux say he wanted tothank people beneath him.My God, Beau has been a wonderfulinfluence on you.”Turning to Aylwin, Devon said, “I’m in such a good mood I’mgoing to ignore what you said.”Beau and the Beast71Devon watched as Aylwin opened his mouth to say somethingwhen the door opened and Beau entered the home.Wings ofbutterflies tickled his stomach as he gazed at Beau in his jeans, chaps, sleeveless shirt, cowboy boots, and hat.Covered in dust, Beau lookedas if he’d put in a hard day’s labor on the ranch.He personifiedmasculinity and oozed sensuality in every move he made.When heturned and noticed Devon, he smiled, making his face light up.I can’t believe he’s mine.I hope.Devon beamed back at Beau, his heart filling up with love while his body filled with desire.“It’s nice to see you, Beau.” Devon sauntered toward him, like a beast stalkinghis prey.“Did you get my note I left you this morning?”“Yes, I did.” Devon patted his shirt pocket above his heart.He’dbeen carrying the note around with him all day so he’d have apersonal piece of Beau with him at all times.“Good, then you know how much I looked forward to seeing youtonight.”Devon stepped closer to kiss him, but Beau moved backward.“I’m really dusty, and I need a shower.I don’t know if you want tocome near me, especially since you’re dressed all in black.”“What’s a little dust between lovers?” Devon stepped forwardagain while Beau stood in place.Leaning over, Devon kissed himtenderly on the lips.He wanted to take him in his arms and ravishhim, but he would respect Beau’s desire for a shower first.Movingback, he said, “I have supper waiting for you.I thought you’d behungry.”“I’m starving.I’m going to have a quick shower, and then I’ll beback down in fifteen minutes.” He kissed Devon on the cheek and ranup the stairs, leaving a fine powdering of dust behind him as he went.“I think he might be crazy about you, Devon,” Aylwin said as hecontinued to file his nails.“I believe, for once, you might be right.”72Hanna HartChapter 8They sat together at the dining room table, enjoying a glass ofwhite wine at the end of their meal.Beau couldn’t help but fall moreand more under the spell Devon weaved through him.One day hewould ask Devon to talk about his facial injury, but for now, themystery didn’t matter.The pull he felt from the beginning to Devonseemed real and led him in a positive direction needing extensiveexploration.He loved seeing the smile plastered across Devon’s faceand felt a sense of pride knowing, beyond a doubt, he’d been to blamefor Devon’s happiness.Elation filled his heart as he took Devon’s hand in his.“Thankyou for the beautiful supper.”“You’re very welcome.Can I get you anything else?”“No.” Beau patted his full belly with his free hand.“I’m stuffed.”“Do you want to go into the living room, stretch out on the couch,and drink our wine?”“I’d love to [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]