Life after the cabin felt like stepping out of a warm dream into cold daylight. The memories of lazy mornings tangled in sheets, slow kisses by the fireplace, and Saint claiming Joshua again and again in every room still lingered, but the city demanded normalcy. Saint threw himself back into work at the garage, grease and tools helping him stay grounded. Joshua returned to his studio, editing photos and preparing for another gallery showing. They stole moments together at night, but the secret was starting to weigh heavier.
The first crack appeared during a casual hangout with friends. Marcus, their mutual buddy from college, hosted a small barbecue at his place. Saint and Joshua arrived separately to keep things looking normal, but their eyes kept finding each other across the yard. A sh
