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  Dax looked down and almost came at the sight of Jack’s lips wrapped around his cock. Jack looked up, and when their eyes met, Dax could see a whole new world opening up for Jack. Jack looked very pleased with himself and proud of what he was accomplishing. It made Dax’s heart pound, and before he could stop himself, he said, “Make love to me, Jack. I want to feel you inside of me.”

  Jack stopped, and Dax’s cock slipped out of his mouth. “Did I hear what I just thought I heard?” Jack asked.

  “Jack, don’t make me say it again. I want your first time with me to be really special, and I want to remember this night for the rest of our lives.”

  “Dax,” he whispered, “it already is more special than you can ever know. Nothing else has ever come close to being as good as this. You’re amazing.”

  “Jack, in the top of my bag is my shaving kit. In there you’ll find condoms and lube.”

  Jack hopped out of the bed with a new purpose. He located Dax’s duffel bag and found the shaving kit. He retrieved the condoms and bottle of lube and scrambled back to position himself between Dax’s open legs. Dax could see Jack’s sudden hesitance, and remembered this was Jack’s first time having anal sex with a man. “Don’t worry, you won’t hurt me if you take it easy and start slowly.”

  Jack spread Dax’s legs wider as Dax slowly lifted his ankles and rested them on Jack’s broad shoulders. He could feel his face blushing in the dimly lit room. Dax rarely bottomed, and he felt extremely vulnerable, but he wanted Jack. He wanted to feel Jack inside him, and above all, he wanted the strong emotional connection he felt to also be a physical one. “Once you’re inside me, you can lose yourself. That’s what’s so great about having sex with a guy—we won’t break.”

  Jack looked shy and scared, but did as Dax instructed. Jack squeezed lube on his fingers and gently touched Dax’s waiting hole. He rubbed the lube around the hole and slowly began to penetrate Dax. Dax moaned with anticipation, which drove Jack crazy. Jack slowly worked his finger in and out, one and then two, until Dax was comfortable and relaxed. Jack positioned the head of his dick at Dax’s entrance and gently pushed his way inside. Still not sure how this could not be hurting Dax, he stopped just as the head slipped inside.

  Dax used his hands to help gently guide Jack along as he accepted what Jack was offering.

  “Hold it there for just a second,” Dax said, “just until I get used to the feeling.”

  As Dax took a deep breath and relaxed, he began to open for Jack. Jack sensed the change as Dax instructed him to move. Dax flinched with a slight flash of pain, but he soon adjusted to the incredible feeling of fullness as Jack began to move, very slowly at first, then picking up his momentum.

  “Oh God, Jack, you feel so good. Please don’t stop, just keep moving.”

  “This is incredible, Dax. You’re so goddamn tight I can hardly stand it. Are you sure I’m not hurting you?”

  “The only thing hurting me is you holding back. Just fuck me, and fuck me hard,” Dax pleaded.

  Jack plunged to the hilt inside Dax’s rarely penetrated ass, causing Dax to gasp for air and raise his legs even higher, trying to get as much of Jack as he could. Jack increased the speed and intensity like someone who knew exactly what they were doing. It may have been his first time fucking a man, but Jack knew how to fuck, and Dax was close to losing control. He felt exploding heat and saw blinding flashes of light before his eyes and heard angels sing as the passion built between him and Jack. With every thrust, Dax was crying out with a need for Jack he’d never experienced with anyone else.

  Sure, Dax had bottomed a few times, but he’d never really enjoyed it. It was different with Jack. Jack was touching his heart with every thrust, and he hungered for more.

  “Oh, Jack, please, never stop ever. Fuck me forever. It’s never, ever felt like this with anyone else.”

  “Dax, I’m there, can’t hold back. Oh shit, Dax, I’m coming!”

  Feeling Jack cum inside him with such intensity, Dax lost it too. He felt the burn start at the base of his balls and build until he came, harder than he could ever remember. Dax shot his first blast, which landed on his cheek, and the next, on his chin. The remaining shots hit his chest and abdomen. He could not remember having enjoyed a man’s dick inside him more than this man’s. The surge of ecstasy went on long after he came, and he didn’t want to move, ever.

  Jack looked at Dax, with cum dripping down his face, as they both gasped for breath. At that moment, Dax looked beautiful and vulnerable and like everything Jack thought he would ever need for the rest of his life. He opened his mouth to tell Dax that, but all that came out was a hoarse, raspy whisper.

  “Dax,” he forced. “It’s never been like this with anyone, ever. Never thought it could feel this good.”

  “Me too, Jack, me too,” Dax said as he used his tongue to wipe the cum off of his chin. He noticed how Jack watched his every move and looked both shocked and turned-on by the sexy demonstration.

  “What?” Dax asked.

  “How does it taste?”

  “See for yourself,” Dax offered.

  “Can I?”

  Dax nodded, and Jack slowly readjusted his position to get to Dax’s cheek. In the process, he slid out of Dax, and Dax moaned as he felt the immediate sense of emptiness at Jack’s withdrawal. Jack threw the used condom in the little trashcan by the bed and turned back to Dax. Dax instinctively reached out, not wanting to break the connection as Jack settled in next to him, leaning up on one elbow and cocking an eyebrow. Here goes. He stuck his tongue out and tasted Dax’s seed, hesitantly at first, then smacked his lips together to fully taste the flavor and swallowed.

  “Um,” he said, “a little salty, a little bitter, and a little sweet, just like you. I like it.” He surprised Dax by licking his face and chest clean, this time with a vengeance and a purpose.

  When Dax was totally clean, Jack licked his lips and laid his head on Dax’s chest.

  “You know, Jack, this is not my first time at the rodeo, but man, I got to tell you that nothing has ever come close to this. I’m usually the guy on top, but if this is what I’ve been missing all my life, then, Mr. Cameron, your bottom has arrived, and welcome aboard.”

  Jack lifted his head off of Dax’s chest. “What do you mean, you don’t bottom?”

  “Some guys prefer to top and some to bottom, and some even like to do both. As I’m sure you’re well aware, I have a little bit of a control issue.”

  “Ya think?” Jack asked with a smile.

  Dax jabbed Jack in the ribs. “Bottoming requires a person to relinquish control to a certain extent.”

  “So you did something you don’t particularly care for, just for me?” Jack asked.

  “Yeah, I really wanted your first time to be special and really good. But don’t get me wrong, I loved it, and I’ll bottom for you anytime. I’ve never cum that hard before.”

  “Dax, this has been so special. And that’s because it was with you. We could have stopped at any time, and I would have been happy just to be next to you, but feeling your warmth while I was inside you, that was like an awakening for me. I’ve never felt so close or intimate with anyone ever before, and I think you’ve ruined anyone’s chances of ever topping that.”

  “I hope no one ever gets a chance to try and top it, ever. I want you all to myself, I love you, Jack Cameron.”

  Jack snuggled tightly against Dax and again used his chest as a pillow. Dax ran his hand through Jack’s long, silky locks, not admitting to himself how disappointed he was that Jack hadn’t said he loved him as well. Give him a break, he thought. After all, he’s just had his first sexual experience with a man, and he probably needs time to digest all the emotions.

  They stayed in that position for several moments, content just to be touching each other and basking in their afterglow.

  Jack lifted from his position and looked up to face Dax.

  “I’ve never been in love before, Dax,” Jack said.

  Da
x held his breath but didn’t say a word, not sure of what was coming next.

  “But if what I’m feeling right now is any indication of what love feels like, then I’m in way over my head.”

  Dax released his breath. “Jack, we’ve just taken a big step, and I don’t want either of us to get hurt. And I know I’ve said this before, several times, but we’ve got to move slowly and make sure this is what you want.”

  “Come on, Dax. Give me a little credit. I’m not a kid here. Yes, I’ve never been in love, and yes, I didn’t know I was gay, and yes, it took me a while to get used to the idea, but I know what I’m feeling. I know you’re worried that this is just an infatuation for me, but it’s not. This feels like the most real thing I’ve ever done. My God, it’s life-changing, and I’m going through it with you.”

  “Okay, I get it. I know the high you’re on right now. Hell, I’m right there with you, but there’s a lot more to being in love with a man than just making love. I’ve been out of the closet forever and don’t plan on going back in any time soon, and you’ve got to understand that you’ll be outed just for being associated with me. Are you prepared for that?”

  Jack was silent for a moment. He lifted his head again and gently kissed Dax’s full lips. “If we’re together, I’m ready for anything,” he whispered.

  Dax wrapped his arms around Jack and pulled him in even closer.

  “Dax, we don’t know each other very well, and you have no way of knowing this, but my parents are both dead, and Brad, Mac, Mac’s daughter Zoe-Grace, and her husband Zachary are the only family I have left. Theirs are the only opinions I care about, and obviously they don’t have a problem with this, therefore, neither do I. I love you too, and I don’t care who knows it.”

  Dax smiled and said, “You win, Captain. I’d trust you with my life, so I guess I can trust you with my heart. Please don’t break it.”

  It was very late when they made love for the last time that night and almost collapsed from exhaustion. Dax lay snuggled tightly behind a lightly snoring Jack, with the weight of the world on his shoulders.

  I know I’m in love with Jack, but did I do the right thing by professing my love? By doing so, he gets thrown into this world that I’m not sure he’s prepared for. This will change everything for him. And what about me—what if he decides that he doesn’t want to be gay? Where does that leave me?

  He struggled with his thoughts for another couple of hours. Totally defeated, he finally decided that what was going to happen was going to happen. He would stand by Jack and protect him with his life. And after that, putting his heart on the line was a small risk and he was willing to take it.

  Sit back and hold on for the ride, Dax, was his last thought before he drifted off to sleep.

  Chapter 9

  DAX was forced out of his dream by the sound of a blaring alarm clock. He kept his eyes tightly closed, knowing that once he opened them, the magical night he’d just spent making love with Jack would be over. He wasn’t ever going to be ready for that, so he pulled the covers up over his head and reached for Jack. Only when he felt an empty bed did he crack one eye and peer through. Jack was gone.

  Fear made his internal alarm sound as loud as the damn alarm clock, but he tried to force it away. He knew he wouldn’t be able to control the alarm in his head, so he reached back and slapped the snooze to get rid of the one alarm he could control, but damn if it wouldn’t stop. Suddenly, the bathroom door opened, and Jack stepped out wearing nothing but a towel. Dax blinked his sleep-filled eyes to get a better look. God, he’s gorgeous, he thought as he stared at the vision in front of him.

  “Are you going to answer that?” Jack asked.

  Confused, still half-asleep, and drooling over this manly vision, Dax didn’t have a clue of what Jack was talking about, “Answer what?”

  “The phone, you goofball.”

  Now it all made sense; it wasn’t the alarm clock, it was the phone.

  “Oh, the phone.” Dax reached for the ringing phone. “Sorry, I was distracted by a handsome man. Hello!”

  “It’s about time you answered,” Dona said. “Please tell me you’re not doing it.”

  “Unfortunately not,” Dax replied.

  “Oh good. Are you boys ready to go?”

  “Not quite. Jack just got out of the shower, and I’m about to hop in. We’ll meet you downstairs for breakfast in about fifteen minutes.”

  “Okay, hurry. We want to be there when they open, get this done, and get back to the boat by this afternoon.”

  “The sooner you let me off the phone, the sooner we can be ready.”

  With that statement, Dax heard a click. He put the phone down and stuck a hand out to Jack. Jack sat beside him on the bed and leaned in for a good-morning kiss.

  As their lips met, Dax pulled away. “No fair,” he said. “You’ve already brushed you teeth.”

  “Oh come on, it doesn’t bother me.”

  “Nope,” Dax said. “But be prepared. When I get out of the shower, you’ve got the biggest, sloppiest kiss coming your way.”

  Dax jumped out of bed and started toward the bathroom. When Jack stood, Dax rushed back, pulled Jack’s towel off, and backed toward the bathroom door. He stopped in the doorway and looked at the naked vision of the man standing before him. Jack’s handsome face and towel-dried, reddish-blond hair sat atop a set of broad shoulders. His massive chest was lightly sprinkled with blond hair that led down to a set of luscious abs that the term “six-pack” just wasn’t enough to adequately describe. His long cock and beautifully shaped balls hung between two thick, muscular thighs that led down to great calves and slender feet.

  Jack self-consciously watched as Dax studied him. He began to blush and finally asked, “What?”

  “Just trying to figure out how I got so lucky, that’s all.”

  Jack smiled with relief as Dax grabbed his bag and disappeared into the bathroom, shaking his head.

  Ten minutes later Dax exited the bathroom dressed in a long-sleeved, yellow fleece sweatshirt over a red T-shirt and a pair of nicely fitting jeans.

  “Wow, you look good enough to eat,” Jack said as he stood there in almost the same type of outfit.

  “We almost look like twins,” Dax said as he opened his arms. “Come here, Captain, I owe you something.”

  Jack gladly walked over to his lover, and as they embraced, Dax pressed his full lips against Jack’s and begged for entry. Jack welcomed him, and their tongues danced the dance as they shared their morning kiss.

  They were interrupted by the phone ringing again. Without breaking the kiss, they sidestepped to the phone, and Jack picked up the receiver. He pulled his lips away from Dax’s just long enough to say, “We’re on our way.”

  He heard the caller sigh and hang up without saying a word.

  “We better go, before we get in trouble,” Jack said.

  “Do we have to?” Dax pleaded.

  “I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I want to take Dona on this early in the morning, do you?” Jack asked.

  “Nah, I guess you’re right. She can be a bull dyke when she wants to.”

  Jack howled with laughter.

  After one last quick kiss they picked up their bags and made their way to the elevator. When the elevator door opened on the main floor, the gang was waiting for them. Catcalls and whistles filled the hotel lobby, followed by loud applause. Dax and Jack looked at each other, turned a horrible shade of red, and smiled. Jack pushed the button in the elevator, and the doors started to close. Mac stuck his foot in the doors to stop them, and they bounced back open. He grabbed Jack by the shoulders and kissed him right on the lips. Brad stepped in and did the same to Dax. Dona stood outside the elevator door, tapping her foot and smiling.

  “Jack Cameron, you better not hurt my big brother,” she said. She opened her arms and Jack stepped into them.

  “I’ll do my best,” he said.

  When they broke the embrace, she turned to Dax. “And the sa
me goes for you, bro,” she said as she embraced him next. “Now that you two have played Hide the Willy, can we get on with the expedition?” she asked.

  They all laughed and walked to last night’s bistro, now converted to a breakfast café. They got a table and ordered quickly. While they waited for their food to arrive, the table buzzed with conversation about the process for getting the salvage rights to the wreck.

  Jack raised his hand just a little. “I have a question. I thought I read somewhere that salvage rights were requested in Federal Court, not at the local level.”

  “You’re right,” Dax said. “It used to be that way, but since the Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1987, the US Government turned over rights of known and unknown shipwrecks to the respective states, to manage as they see fit.”

  “So, if all goes well, in the next week, we could have the paperwork we’ll need to get the salvage started,” Dona added.

  “Got it,” Jack said as the server started bringing their food to the table.

  Jack and Dax had ordered a ton of food, and when their food arrived before anyone else’s, the table was almost covered.

  Dona looked at the amount of food on the table. “My God,” she said. “I guess lovemaking can make for a pretty big appetite.”

  Everyone laughed again at Dax and Jack’s expense, but they simply smiled sheepishly and dug in. Everyone ate pretty quickly when the rest of the food came. They paid the check and walked the block to the State Historic Preservation Office, located in the State Capital building.

  When they reached the office, there was a female clerk standing at the counter. Dax and Dona approached and explained to her that they wanted to apply for a Rights of Salvage certificate for the wreck of the Anna Wyoming. She explained that she needed to gather the appropriate paperwork, and she would be right back. She disappeared into the back office and minutes later reappeared with a gentleman who introduced himself and explained he was the clerk in charge of giving out salvage permits. He handed them a stack of paperwork and explained that the paperwork needed to be completed in its entirety before the request could be considered.