Jesse strode into the condo. He tossed his keys into the dish on the shelf beneath the mirror in the entry hall, then bent down and took the leash off Shelby, who padded off into the kitchen for a drink. He hung the lead up and walked into the living room and to the sliding door. He stared out onto the patio and the common area beyond.
As he continued to look out on the green landscape at the few trees beginning to show a hint of fall color, he thought about the events of the last forty-eight hours. He had met Nick, given a ring to Denny, and been confused by the latter’s uncharacteristic behavior. He tried not to dwell too much on thoughts about Nick. It wasn’t about being turned on by the handsome new neighbor. He had ogled and felt lusty thoughts about lots of guys. It was his constant
