Rex parked at the curb in front of Jude’s shop and apartment a short time later. Staring at the door handle, Jude fidgeted. Rex was really hot, but he didn’t know if it would be a good idea to start something s****l with him. He didn’t think he was looking for a relationship, not really, and things could get awkward with them both living in Sutter’s Bay, which was hardly a big city.
Still, he’d been the one to suggest coffee. Wasn’t that some sort of euphemism for come over for s*x? Smiling, his stomach fluttering, Jude opened the passenger door and got out.
“I hope you don’t mind a bit of a mess. I’m not much of a housekeeper on a good day and I didn’t really think about having company,” he admitted as he led Rex up the stairs.
He became suddenly aware of the other man’s gaze on his as
