...in which Prince Stefan Sinclair dares to declare himself to Lord Kurtis Adamov, after a trip to a gay nightclub....
SFR Brigade Showcase: Excerpt from Dynasty, Book 5 of the To Be Sinclair series by Eva Caye
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“Not as bad as I was expecting,” Kurtis
acknowledged. “All in all, a very nice place.”
“Hm,
yes, though I rather think the Sentinels and my presence might have had
something to do with it,” Stefan mused. “What say you, Captain?”
“Yes,
it appeared everyone was on their best behavior,” Captain Hanover agreed. “I’ve
definitely been there on rowdier nights. It made for a pleasant change.” He was
looking out the window so didn’t see Lord Kurtis’ eyebrows shoot through the
roof at his admission.
“I
must admit, though, I’m more curious than ever. Even about the women,” Stefan
realized with a laugh. “Although the performers made exceptional women.”
“Indeed.
If I hadn’t known, I would have asked one or two of them out myself.” Kurtis
chuckled ruefully.
“How about you come in for a drink? It’s
early yet, and I wonder if you can remember enough details about which company scaled
that desk for Prince Matthieu so I can see if it’s on our list of
manufacturers.” The Adamov district was known for its quality woods, and Kurtis
not only represented the Adamov’s ducal production, he had received extensive
training from his grandfather’s master woodsmen.
They
arrived at the Adamov Manse and went straight to Kurtis’ suite. He retrieved
his computer and settled beside Stefan on his couch so they could both see the
screen to search for the manufacturer.
With that accomplished, it came as no
surprise to either of them when Stefan kissed Kurtis after he shut down the
computer. It came as a surprise to them both, however, when Kurtis kissed
Stefan back.
As the kiss progressed from passionate
to lascivious, however, Stefan grew more uncomfortable than aroused. Breaking
off abruptly, he stared into Kurtis’ eyes; they reflected as much hesitant, speechless
curiosity as he himself was feeling.
His disorientation finally resolved
itself into words. “I… don’t want to be drunk.”
Kurtis blinked at first, and then
smiled at all the assumptions behind Stefan’s statement. “That has to be the
most profound compliment I’ve ever received.” He squeezed Stefan’s shoulder. “Thank
you.”
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