Silver and Gold (8 page)

“Mine first,” Abe insisted, snuggling against Geoff’s back and placing the box in his hands. Geoff turned it over and then shook it.

“Oh, c’mon, open it!”

“Okay, babe, hold on.” Geoff carefully peeled the wrapping apart, prompting an eye roll from Abe. “What?”

“Open. It.” Abe poked his ribs, just in case Geoff wasn’t getting his urgency.

Geoff yelped, and ripped the box open. Inside was a small jeweler’s case. He smiled inwardly. Looked like they had the same idea.

Opening the case, he found a beautiful thick silver neck chain.

“I wanted to convince you of the beauty of silver,” Abe murmured against the top of his shoulder, taking the necklace from the case and fastening it around Geoff’s neck. “Gorgeous. And the necklace isn’t bad either.”

Geoff turned to half-cover Abe in a full body embrace. “I love it. Thank you.” He kissed his nose, then sat up and handed Abe the small, unwrapped box. “Now your turn. Sorry, I didn’t have time to wrap it.”

Abe looked at him with his bewitching hazel eyes shining with delight. “Jewelry too? My, we are on the same wavelength all of a sudden.” He didn’t hesitate, but opened the outer box and flipped the top of the case up. “Oh, Geoff.” He sounded choked up. “It’s beautiful.”

Nestled in the case was a bracelet of delicately entwined chains of silver and gold. Geoff looked at Abe, seeing the love he was feeling reflected back in his eyes. “Silver and gold. You didn’t have to convince me. Put them together, and now I know what they’re worth.”

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About the Author

Devon Rhodes
started reading and writing at a young age and never looked back. After a creatively sapping career in the business world, she gratefully took some time off to be at home. At thirty-nine and holding, Devon finally figured out the best way to channel her midlife crisis was to morph from mild-mannered stay-at-home mom to erotic romance writer. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two girls, who are (mostly) understanding of all the time she spends on her laptop, aka the black hole.

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