Borderline by Chase T. A. Page B

be exciting.”
    “What did you do when you found out he exaggerated about how fast paced and exciting a cop’s life could be?” Tanner trailed his fingers down Mac’s nose and outlined his lips.
    Mac nipped Tanner’s finger. “By the time I figured it out, it was too late. I’d already graduated from the academy. Plus he knew what made me tick deep inside and what would make me a good detective.”
    “What was that?” Tanner murmured, losing a little interest in their conversation as Mac ground his erection against Tanner’s.
    “I like puzzles and solving them. I like getting all the pieces, putting them together, and getting the final picture. That’s what makes me a good investigator. I can’t stand not knowing. I’m always digging into things, even stuff that doesn’t concern me.”
    Tanner stiffened slightly. What if Mac decided he wanted to know more about Tanner? What if he dug deep into Tanner’s past? He’d never really worried about someone finding out about his family history. Not even when he joined the bureau. His mother had told him they were safe, and he accepted her word for it.
    Mac leaned down and nuzzled Tanner’s jaw, causing him to lift his head to allow Mac to kiss a line along his throat. He whimpered softly as Mac scraped his teeth over Tanner’s jugular. He kept one hand on Mac’s shoulder and gripped the back of the couch with the other one. Tanner arched up as Mac licked one of his nipples.
    “Shit.” He shuddered when his lover pinched the hard nub with his teeth. “I’m not sure if this is the best time. You need to get home and changed before you go in to work.”
    His weak protest drew a rumbling sound from Mac. Tanner managed to open his eyes and met Mac’s. One more teasing nibble and Mac eased away. Tanner flopped back, covering his face with his arm.
    “Why have I suddenly become diligent about work? I should have kept my mouth shut,” he complained.
    “Come on. You’re right, and we’ll pick up where I left off later.” Mac held out his hand to help Tanner off the couch.
    “Do you want a cup of coffee to go?” Tanner paused. “I can brew a cup for you.”
    “I thought you didn’t drink coffee,” Mac said over his shoulder as he headed to the bedroom.
    “I don’t anymore, but I still keep some on hand in case I have guests who do.” Tanner pursed his lips. “It’s a new can of coffee. I threw out the last one since I don’t tend to have a lot of guests over.”
    “Sure. If you don’t mind.” Mac’s voice disappeared when he entered the bedroom.
    “No problem.” He got everything ready and brewing before making his way back to the bedroom.
    Mac was in the bathroom when Tanner got there. After pulling out a dress shirt and tie, Tanner stood at his dresser and listened to the water running in the sink. It had been a long time since he’d had any guy spend the night. Usually he’d either go over to their place or he’d kick them out right after the sex was done. Yet the thought never occurred to him last night or the night before to toss Mac out when they finished. What made the man so different from the others?
    “Oh, you got a text or something. Your phone beeping woke me up. Sorry about not telling you sooner.” Mac came out of the bathroom, buttoning his shirt.
    “Thanks.” Tanner fought the urge to rush over and check his phone. It wasn’t his work one since that had been out in the living room with him. He grabbed some briefs from the dresser and tossed them on the bed. “You heading out?”
    “Yeah.”
    Mac encircled Tanner’s waist, drawing him close. Their lips came together in a gentle kiss, more like good morning and have a good day than let’s fuck right now . Tanner played with the damp hairs at the base of Mac’s skull. Their tongues stroked along each other, and Tanner shivered as his cock hardened. One more quick kiss and Mac stepped away.
    “If we don’t stop now, we’ll be in bed until noon, and we’ll both get