Safe in His Heart

What was supposed to be a casual hookup, has turned into much more.

For Andrew—who is married in name only—he's not supposed to fall in love. He has a wife and two children, and they matter the most in his world. His family have told him that being gay is a sin, and he's sure he'd never be accepted at work if the truth came out. So he hides behind a façade and indulges his gay side in the showers at the gym.

Paul is not looking for anything permanent and finds Andrew irresistible. He knows it can't go anywhere—Andrew is married, and his loyalty is to his kids. Having feelings for this man was never a part of the deal.

When his wife leaves him, Andrew is desperate and turns to the one he knows he can trust—the lover no one knows about. Paul is happy to help, but he's determined to not be Andrew's dirty little secret forever. For Paul and Andrew, falling in love is the easy part of their journey.

This story was originally published by Dreamspinner in 2016. This version has been updated but not changed.