 Colt’s face lit up with a brilliant smile. He stretched his arm far enough to take Mal’s hand and moved in close. Mal slid one arm around Colt’s waist, and Colt hooked an arm around Mal’s neck. The way Colt leaned into him felt good, and his body certainly enjoyed the warmth of Colt in his arms. Mal inhaled deeply, relishing the way Colt’s aftershave mingled with the fresh scent of his skin as they swayed gently in a small circle. “I could stay here and do this forever,” Colt murmured and leaned in even closer. Mal nuzzled his cheek, tightened his grip, and hummed along softly with the music. Colt melted against him, relaxing in Mal’s arms, radiating trust and the heat of arousal. Mal’s mood skyrocketed. He shifted so he could take Colt’s face in his hands. Jeffery and the board be damned. His only thought was that he liked Colt, and Colt seemed to return the sentiment. He wanted this and was sure Colt did as well. Mal licked his lips and kissed Colt. For a brief second, Colt tensed; then he stilled and relaxed against Mal again. Colt glided his hands down Mal’s side, and Mal cupped the back of Colt’s head. When Mal eased back, Colt followed and ran his tongue over Mal’s lower lip. Mal tilted his head ever so slightly and claimed Colt’s mouth again, this time parting his lips just enough for Colt’s tongue to glide inside. For a few seconds, their tongues mingled. Very slowly, reluctantly, they broke their kiss but held on to each other, Colt’s cheek resting against Mal’s shoulder. Wound in Colt’s arms, surrounded by Colt’s scent, and enveloped in music, Mal’s senses reeled. There was no hiding how his body reacted, but Colt couldn’t hide his excitement either. Mal took a deep breath and dipped his head far enough so they could lean their foreheads together. He blew a soft breath against Colt’s cheek before he kissed him in that same spot. Colt’s breathing sped up, and Mal tightened his grip to stop their bodies from trembling. Without letting go, Colt leaned back against Mal’s arms, letting Mal support his weight, and studied him. He pinched Mal’s shirt collar between his thumb and forefinger, tugged a tiny bit, and stammered, “I-I sh-shouldn’t have…. I’m s-sorry.” Mal released Colt and ran the back of his fingers across Colt’s cheek before he stepped away. He shook his head and confessed in a soft, rough voice, “Don’t be. I’m not.” “I liked it.” That made Mal chuckle. “I hope so.” He put some more distance between them. “I should….” He pointed over his shoulder at his bedroom door. “It’s been a long day.” Colt turned away and ran his hands through his hair. “Yeah. I’m beat.” He backed away, turned, and tripped over a chair. “I’m just going to go to….” Colt all but ran to his bedroom. Mal pulled off his tie and sat down with a sigh. He’d kissed an employee, and he should feel guilty about it. The truth was he never would have done it if he hadn’t believed Colt was as interested as he was. He would never take advantage if he was wrong. But if he wasn’t, he planned on repeating the act—and more. He wanted Colt, and once he was sure Colt felt the same, he fully intended to work toward that end. For now the only thing he could do was wait for some sort of confirmation Colt had the same feelings. No regrets for either of them, that was what Mal needed to know. Whiskey and Moonshine is available in eBook, paperback, audio and through Kindle Unlimited.    
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