Chapter 1
Rain tippy-tapped on the window as Makai Walker put the finishing touches on his gift. A quick glance revealed that the looming clouds had finally parted with their treasure, the trees swaying in the breeze, leaves dancing free of branches. It was a dreary September day, but there was no way the weather was going to dampen his mood. He’d worked too hard on the contents of the beautifully wrapped box to have his joy squashed.
Besides, there was only an hour left before the man he loved arrived, and his barely contained excitement was enough to make even the worst day bearable.
Plucking the package from the bed, Makai left his bedroom, making his way down the short hall to his dining space. He placed it on one of the dining chairs, giving the naked table only a momentary look be
