Chapter 13Roland studied Lochlan and Garratt his head c****d in question. “Is there something you wish to speak to me about?”
“Yes, sir,” Lochlan replied. “I, we, well…” He cleared his throat. “Would it be all right if Garratt were to spend some nights with me in my room because there’s nowhere else we can go to be alone together but we don’t want to bother you if you don’t approve and…” He gave Roland a pleading look, praying he’d understand.
The corners of Roland’s mouth quirked up in a slow smile. “Believe what you will, but I’m not so old that I don’t remember what it’s like to care for someone the way I believe you two care for each other. Thus I understand your need for privacy at times. I only perceive of one problem, how will you explain to your parents why you’re not sleeping in
