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alliances.
Landon only got an invitation because he d helped the governor s office set up the entire
event, from designing their invitations to guiding their website production.
They walked through the glittering crowds with Landon s hand on the small of Brian s
back, silently making a claim. No one better try to flirt with his man.
 Are you going to introduce me to anyone? Brian asked the third time Landon deftly
avoided someone daring to approach them.
 Nope. Landon wrapped Brian in his arms and slow danced across the floor.
His lean courier moved gracefully in his arms. Landon hoped this was the beginning of
several balls they would attend together. Now all he had to do was find a way to get his lover
back to Aria.
Someone tapped Landon on the shoulder. He brought them to a graceful stop before
turning around, ready to scare the interloper off.
Oops.
The governor stood there with his wife.
 Landon! I m so glad you could make it. Is this your man?
To give him credit, the governor didn t blink an eye over two men dancing.
Landon wrapped an arm around Brian s waist, pulling him forward.  Yes, this is Brian
Dawson.
 Nice to meet you. They shook hands then the governor introduced his wife to Brian.
 I ll leave you two to dance, but Landon, I want to talk to you before you leave. I have
some new ideas about the website.
 Yes, sir. Landon made a mental note to find the governor a new web designer. He
wasn t going to be on Earth much longer, and the man had always treated him decently. It was
hard to find politicians who really wanted to help their people. Landon had learned a lot from the
governor and he would take those lessons and apply them to how he treated his own people,
ruling them with compassion and understanding.
After the couple left, Landon continued dancing with Brian. From time to time, they
stopped and nibbled some food or Landon reluctantly introduced Brian to other people.
 Are you ashamed of me? Brian asked.
 What are you talking about?
 You don t act like you want to introduce me. If you find me embarrassing, why did you
bring me?
The hurt on Brian s face was like a dagger to his heart.
 No. Oh, no. I just resent having to share you with others. I want to keep you to myself.
Landon shook his head.  I guess it might look like I didn t want to introduce you to people, but
nothing is further from the truth. I m proud of you. I m sorry you thought that I was ashamed.
Spotting a senator, Landon dragged his lover over and introduced them. Senator Brown didn t
look like he knew how to take Landon s introduction, but he quickly rallied and shook Brian s
hand.
 Nice to meet you.
Brian gave him a polite nod.
They excused themselves from the senator and wandered out onto the balcony with their
drinks.
 Okay, I take it back. You don t have to introduce me.
Brian watched Landon in the starlight. He d never had a lover as beautiful as the man
before him, but the real attraction lay in Landon s kindness. To top it off, the man was a genuine
prince. Who knew the phrase prince charming really applied?
Fear gripped Brian as they stood on the moon-drenched balcony. It should ve been a
romantic moment in the moonlight with the man he loved. However, what if Landon decided to
go back home without Brian?
Landon s eyes fell on Brian s hand.  Where did you get that ring?
Unable to lie, he confessed despite what Petra had said. He wasn t going to lie to Landon.
As far as he knew, the other man had never lied to him.  Your fairy godmother gave it to me.
 My what?
 Petra, your fairy godmother. I went back to your apartment, and she gave me the ring,
this outfit and the car. Brian swallowed to get moisture back into his arid throat.
 I don t have a fairy godmother. Landon looked at him as if Brian had lost his mind.
 Do I?
Brian shrugged.  Apparently.
 Huh. Landon looked at the ring again.  What did she say?
 Um, everything expires at midnight and& and I m your chosen.
Landon s smile rivaled the moon.  I knew it. Picking Brian up, Landon spun him
around.  I knew it!
Liquor sloshed in Brian s stomach.  You might not want to shake me.
 Oh, sorry. Landon set Brian down carefully.
 Does this mean you want me to go to Aria with you when you leave?
Landon nodded.  I didn t know how to tell you.
 I thought maybe you didn t want me to come. A sudden apprehension filled Brian.
He d never traveled outside his city. What if he didn t like going to a brand new place and
leaving behind everything he knew?  What is Aria like?
 It s a wonderful place of magic. Our palace is beautiful and the seat of our family for
over five hundred years. I came to Earth to learn more about the technology here and see what I
can take home to Aria.
 When were you going to tell me?
Landon shrugged.  I didn t think you d believe me. I was trying to find a way to break it
to you.
The prince s expression was so sincere, Brian s heart melted.
 I don t want to go back to Aria without you, but I must go back. I d love it if you joined
me.
A weight he hadn t realized he carried slid off Brian s shoulders. His prince wanted to
keep him.  We can talk about specifics later. Right now, I ve had enough of this party. Let s go
home.
Landon gave him a hot kiss that made him harder than granite.  I ve got to talk to the
governor first. Why don t you take your fancy car, and I ll meet you back at my condo?
 Okay. Brian would ve agreed to anything, the rush of relief surging through him was so
great.
Landon wanted to keep him!
In a happy daze, he drove the Ferrari home. He didn t even care when, halfway toward
the condo, the car broke down. Pulling the car over to the side of the road, Brian got out. The
Ferrari crumpled, folding into itself until there was nothing left but his bicycle.
His tuxedo vanished, leaving him in his courier clothing. At least he wasn t naked. Still in
too good of a mood to be upset, Brian entered the condo smiling. He barely resisted the urge to
hug Landon s stuffy doorman on the way into the building.
Brian stripped and slid between the covers, intending to stay awake for his lover, but the
events and the up and down emotions of the day soon sent him to sleep.
He didn t know how long it was before he woke to the warm hands of his lover against
his skin.
 I could spend the next sixty years happily finding you in my bed. Landon s rough voice
sent shivers down Brian s spine.
 I could spend the next sixty years letting you find me. Blinking sleepily at his man,
Brian s gaze locked with his prince s intense one.
It wasn t light banter. Landon really meant his words.
Oh!
 I love you, Brian blurted out without any thought or planning.
 I love you, too, Landon whispered against his ear.
 I know.
It was in everything his lover did. How he treated Brian as if he were the most important
man in Landon s life.
Landon gave him the smile Brian thought of as his own. No one else got that warm
expression that lit up the prince s eyes.
Their kiss was slow, hot and filled Brian with a satisfaction deeper than a mere kiss.
Landon smelled like sex and home. An odd combination but one that made Brian s penis stand
up and pay attention. It wanted attention from its lover, badly.
Brian couldn t stop smiling.
 What s so funny? Landon asked.
 Nothing, I m just happy. He didn t know how to express the perfection of that moment.
For the first time in his life, Brian was content.
Landon s mouth traced a wet path across Brian s skin, licking and nibbling his way
across Brian s chest. Zeroing in on Brian s nipples, Landon bit down, sending zings of sensation
straight to his crotch.
 Oh, fuck. Brian grabbed Landon s back, unable to get a good hold on the smooth,
muscled skin.
 Ohh, I think I found a hot spot. Landon s eyes sparkled with mischief.
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