“Another time,” says Anthony with a truly wicked smirk. Jacket discarded, tie loose, and shirt half untucked, Anthony looks positively rumpled as he follows Gabriel down the hall. The boy all but saunters, and when he turns round, the need in Gabriel’s eyes sends a shock through Anthony.

Mouth dry, Anthony advances on Gabriel until he has backed into the foot of the bed. He takes his chin and kisses him hard, then gives him a gentle nudge backward.