Chapter 7
“I came as soon as I could,” said Dale, catching his breath.
Dominic’s arms felt good around him. They made him feel safe and secure. And when their lips came together and they kissed, it was a greeting filled with passion.
Dominic rested his forehead against Dale’s and gazed into the chocolaty beauty of his eyes.
“What happened?”
“Let’s go inside,” said Dale. “I don’t want Uncle Tom to see us together.”
Dominic took Dale by the hand and led him into the small wooden sanctuary at the back of the garden. Together they sat down on the edge of the bed.
“It was you,” Dale said. “Uncle Tom was pleading with me to stay, telling me how sorry he was for all the things he’d done to me and then I saw you in the garden. I knew then I could tolerate his presence if it meant I could sp
