It was impossible to look upon Damen and not want. Were he clothed or prone somewhere without the dappling of firelight, the effect would be the same, and Laurent let a touch of the hunger he felt light his eyes.

'If I could choose just one I would request it,' Laurent assured him, divesting himself of his underclothes so that he might join Damen naked before the fire. The carpet was thin, but Laurent was slight enough that it did not bother his knees. He reached for a blanket from the chaise and handed it to Damen to cushion himself as he pleased, then advanced, gazing down at Damen as he framed those thick, brown thighs with his own.

'I'd like to try something new.'