Booker drew back and smiled softly at Nicky. “I had a pretty bad run there.”

One that made him draw back from the people that loved him most. One that damn near ruined him. He had only found the strength to get out of that because of the people around him, his family.

He kissed Nicky harder the next time slipping his tongue into his mouth. It had been a damn long time since his heart pounded and his blood warmed like this.

“Might not be that bad again for a long time.” Especially if he kept letting himself have this affection and passion.