The mercy was appreciated. It would ruin the moment if Booker started to sob. There would always be doubt and guilt in the back of his mind but one of these days he would let the love be more.

It would not happen on the pool stairs this afternoon.

"I would say we need to get out of this pool." He stroked his hands down Nicky's chest and stomach deliberately teasing his cock with a few light brushes. "And I would offer myself up gladly to your talents."

That very skilled mouth translated to areas outside of kissing.