~ 1In Chapter 42: Ethan and Liam take a bit of time to relax and have a cuddle
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Ethan did not stay peaceful for long. After a few minutes, he opened his eyes, and stretched, then went to make coffee. Liam followed, watching in admiration as Ethan managed to do everything almost normally, in spite of his bandaged shoulder. He silently handed Liam a coffee, and ruffled his hair gently. “You should’ve woken me up, I wouldn’t have minded.” he smiled. 4
Liam grinned and sipped the coffee. “It’s fine. I like it when you sleep.”5
Ethan opened his mouth, but was interrupted by a sharp rapping at the door. His eyes flicked to Liam’s, and Liam was shocked to see fear in them. He was about to say something, anything, but Ethan didn’t give him the chance, he was already heading for the front door to open it.6
Liam caught him up in the passageway. He could see the silhouette of a man framed against the frosted glass in the front door. Ethan took a slow breath, and reached for the brass door knob. There was utter silence as his fingers gripped it tightly, and then the sharp knocking came again, making Liam jump as it split the air like a gunshot. Ethan jumped too, but more from Liam’s startled movement than the noise. “Liam, go and wait in the living room. Now.” Ethan’s voice brooked no argument, but he shook his head firmly. He wasn’t expecting Ethan’s arm to push him backwards fast, shove him into the living room, and slam the door. He jumped up and fumbled with the knob, hearing the front door creak open. There were muffled voices, and he pressed his ear against the wood hard, straining for a sound. Footsteps, and then the door hit him hard on the head as it opened, sending him sprawling back onto the carpet. Ethan and another man entered the room.7
Ethan didn’t give Liam chance to examine the other man, he simply reached a hand down, set him back on his feet, and pulled him to the couch, sitting down with his arms wrapped securely around Liam’s waist. The man selected a chair near the table, and settled himself on the edge stiffly. He wore an expensive-looking black suit, with a smart collar and tie, and three black pens sticking from the breast pocket. His shoes were shiny black leather, highly-polished, and his hair looked as though it had been shined to match. Cool, steady grey eyes sought out Liam’s and he locked him in a stare for several heartbeats. Then he turned away.8
“Good day, Ethan.” he said smoothly. Ethan didn’t say anything, just tightened his arms around Liam’s waist. Liam wrapped an arm around Ethan’s shoulders, feeling oddly protective, and wondering who on earth this man was that he could have such an effect on Ethan. It didn’t take long to find out.9
“Long time no see.”10
Ethan’s eyes flickered. “You know the reasons as well as I, Lucas.”11
“I do indeed. Such a pity that you couldn’t find time to pay a call on me whilst you were in the neighbourhood however, my boy.”12
Ethan’s teeth clenched. “I am not your boy. I am nothing to do with you.”13
“Well,” Lucas leant forwards, his stiff suit rustling, and his voice barely more than a whisper. “in that case, you are little more than a common thief, Lucas Drane. I had always expected so much better of you.” He leant back again, tsk-ing softly, and his eyes sought out Liam again. “Such filth, Ethan. I am ashamed of you.”14
Ethan’s fists clenched. “Because I seek out someone I love?”15
“Because you treat someone you claim to love like dirt. You are so much more like me than you realise, Ethan.”16
Ethan stood up fast, facing his old tormentor. “I will NEVER be you, Lucas.”17
Lucas seemed amused. He toyed with his sleeves, removing imaginary threads from the flawless grey fabric, before finally looking at Ethan again.18
“Oh but my dear boy, you already are. Take a look in the mirror.”19
Ethan did not move. Liam stared between them, chest rising and falling fast, trying to make sense of their words. Lucas smiled pleasantly, a businessman’s smile. “I must be going. I will drop by on a social call some other time. Oh, and Ethan?”20
Ethan waited, scowling.21
“I expect it back, you know. And there will be consequences. I taught you not to steal items when you were young.” Lucas looked steadily at Liam for several minutes, then gave another flashing smile, and headed out of the door, shutting it as silently and gracefully as if he had never touched it. Ethan looked at Liam, fists still clenched so tightly blood was seeping from between his fingers where his nails had dug in. “Liam…”22
but I HAD to get it done to leave you on a cliffhanger everyone 
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i dont wanna die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS STORY MD AND I LOVE YOU (as a friend
thanks for your patience!
I'm writing the next chapter already 
but it's slow. And I just looooove cliffhangers 
