Chapter 31: Cletus explains.

Once Paxton was in the limo and Tennessee was next to him, he took a steady breath. He had about a million questions, but first thing was first. He hugged Tennessee and inhaled that scent, the soap, and the skin of the man he loved. The fragrance soothed his soul.

“Yer shakin’.” Tennessee hugged him.

“I’m happy, and scared, and… I can’t believe you’re here. I thought I'd never see you again.” Paxton met Tennessee’s gray ...