The heir's mask
“People are watching. The cameras are especially on you.”
“I’m networking,” Steve replied smoothly, his voice low. He took a slow sip of his scotch, letting the burn ground him. Inside, his blood was on fire.
He and Ken had been inseparable since boarding school—best friends, brothers in everything but blood. Steve had spent years perfecting the art of hiding what he really wanted: how badly he needed to own every inch of Ken Thompson. To break him open and crawl inside.
Ken turned his head then, as if sensing the weight of Steve’s gaze. Their eyes met. For a second, the rest of the gala disappeared. Steve didn’t smile. He let the mask slip just enough for Ken to see the hunger.
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