Swept Away (A Short Story)
By Sloan Parker
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Two men rediscovering the passion that brought them together.
The biggest case of Eddie's career and nothing's going right. He's stuck in a stifling courtroom with the air conditioning on the fritz during the worst heat wave in years, and the judge has denied his latest motion. He just wants to spend a quiet night celebrating with his partner, Mike, on their fifteenth anniversary. But Mike has a surprise in mind this year. A surprise that may be more than Eddie imagined possible.
Sloan Parker
Award-winning author Sloan Parker writes passionate, dramatic stories about two men (or more) falling in love. She enjoys writing in the fictional world because in fiction you can be anything, do anything—even fall in love for the first time over and over again. Sloan lives in Ohio with her partner and their neurotic cats. Her greatest moments in life are spent with her family, her friends, and her characters. To contact Sloan, find out about her books that are available for purchase, and read free stories, visit: www.sloanparker.com. If you'd like to be notified of new releases and get exclusive sneak peeks, be sure to sign up to receive Sloan Parker's newsletter via her website.
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SWEPT AWAY
Copyright (c) 2011 by Sloan Parker
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This is a work of fiction. The names, characters, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or have been used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons or incidents are coincidental. This work contains graphic language and explicit sexual content. Intended for adult audiences only.
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SWEPT AWAY
Sloan Parker
Two men rediscovering the passion that brought them together.
The biggest case of Eddie's career and nothing's going right. He's stuck in a stifling courtroom with the air conditioning on the fritz during the worst heat wave in years, and the judge has denied his latest motion. He just wants to spend a quiet night celebrating with his partner, Mike, on their fifteenth anniversary. But Mike has a surprise in mind this year. A surprise that may be more than Eddie imagined possible.
Dedication
For Sean C. Norris. Thank you for the inspiration that led me to Eddie & Mike’s story. I hope you enjoy it.
Swept Away
Motion denied.
I tried not to flinch, but the judge’s decision hit me hard. Your Honor—
She gave me a stern look that said don’t push it, and I backed off. I’ve been told I’m a dominating presence in the courtroom. I wasn’t sure what it was about me. Maybe the tats across the back of my fingers didn’t convey I was a by-the-procedures kind of guy, although that’s exactly what I was.
This was my first time in her courtroom, and I couldn’t afford to push my luck on a long shot. Not this early in the game. The Ohio LGBT Coalition for Equality needed this win and part of that was not pissing off the judge.
Thank you, Your Honor.
I took a seat in the solid wood chair, and I just knew my underwear would be stuck to my ass when I stood again. The courtroom wasn’t nearly as hot and humid as the heat wave outside, but with the air conditioning on the fritz it was unbearable, to say the least. I could feel the sweat streaming