Bared Secrets: The Naked Truth - Book Two: The Naked Truth, #2

By Mason Lee

Book Two of The Naked Truth series! 

Brent has been in disguise for so long that it comes second nature. Married with kids, he keeps his longings at bay and tucked neatly in the closet, always wondering if his college fling was just that or something much more. 

Now, with a new sexy, Irish, and completely out-of-the-closet boss at work, who seems to have an eye for Brent, he's about to find out what his deepest, darkest feelings are all about… 

After finally having each other in Riley's apartment, all Brent can think about is the next moment when he will be able to sneak away, into Riley's open arms once more. Lying and keeping secrets has been a part of Brent's life for so long that it’s almost second nature. 

But this time, he knows that he can't fully love Riley while in the closet. Telling his wife won't be easy, but he's willing to risk it for the man he loves…or is he?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Roja Publishing
• Release date: Jan 19, 2016
• ISBN: 9781516360819

Mason Lee

Mason Lee is assistant professor of practical theology and director of contextual education at the Abilene Christian University Graduate School of Theology.

Book preview

Brent has been in disguise for so long that it comes second nature. Married with kids, he keeps his longings at bay and tucked neatly in the closet, always wondering if his college fling was just that or something much more.

Now, with a new sexy, Irish, and completely out-of-the-closet boss at work, who seems to have an eye for Brent, he's about to find out what his deepest, darkest feelings are all about...

After finally having each other in Riley's apartment, all Brent can think about is the next moment when he will be able to sneak away, into Riley's open arms once more. Lying and keeping secrets has been a part of Brent's life for so long that it’s almost second nature.

But this time, he knows that he can't fully love Riley while in the closet. Telling his wife won't be easy, but he's willing to risk it for the man he loves...or is he?

Chapter 1

Brent couldn't remember the last time he was this excited about going to work. In fact, he admitted to himself while taking his early morning run, he'd never been this excited about work and maybe anything else. He had energy to spare even after working himself into a frothy sweat but Brent pushed himself to run further so that he'd be able to contain himself once he got to the office.

He had woken with an erection and it hadn't died down one bit. Riley seemed to have seeped into his brain, everywhere he went, every thought that flitted by, it seemed to be charged with the need that he had only begin to experience. Brent had been so excited that he had flirted with the idea of going to the health club and making a quick trip to the sauna. It would really just be stress-relief in this case, something to keep his lust at bay.

For some reason that he couldn't explain, Brent wanted to save it for Riley though. No, he could explain it, he'd waited this long, now, in love and eager to give everything to the man who had exposed his heart to Brent, he wanted to wait until the moment presented itself.

As he ran, Brent pictured the various scenarios in which the two of them might find themselves, maybe even before the day had ended. Winded, but still almost jumping out of his skin, Brent turned and headed for home and felt his anticipation coursing through his cock and vibrating through every inch of him.

Suzanne initially smiled at him as he strode through the kitchen, on his way to the coffee pot although he had never been so awake. She saw what a mess he was and exclaimed, Jesus, you're dripping sweat all over, honey, his wife crinkled her nose to show her disgust, the day just started, aren't you pushing yourself a little too much?

He imagined coming home to Riley, covered in sweat and hard as a rock and let himself yearn for the man's reaction for just a second or two. Lying did not come second nature to him and Brent knew that it would take all of his focus to keep things together at home. Sorry, I got a little carried away, normally he would kiss her anyway but neither of them really wanted to. Trying to get my head right, he took the coffee upstairs and went through his morning routine; every step was something that he'd done thousands of time but today, everything was new. He cut himself shaving, he fumbled with his tie, his stomach was in knots but when he saw his face in the mirror, he noticed the biggest change of all. The dark-haired, blue-eyed man who stared back at him looked happy.

Brent was already on his way out the door when Suzanne asked him sharply, how about a kiss goodbye?

It had been the first time that she'd asked and he hadn't stopped, Brent pretended that he hadn't heard it, just one more lie to add to the steady stream of them and waved at her from the car. Kissing her right now would be too much, it wouldn't be possible to not long for Riley.

The Monday morning meeting was always tedious and that hadn't changed since Riley's arrival. Brent had been able to keep himself occupied thanks to the fact that the gorgeous blond walked around the room through the entire thing, stopping every once in a while in a pose that Brent always found provocative for some reason. Today, he wondered if Riley would stop or greet him or give him any little sign that indicated the change in their relationship.

His boss wasn't in his office, something that Brent noticed immediately, so he headed directly to the conference room. Riley was staring at his laptop and looked up when Brent closed the door behind him. Good morning, it was almost a whisper and was far too intimate to be anything else but tender. How was your Sunday? the blond man asked him wistfully.

It was all down hill after leaving your apartment, Brent had looked around the room to make sure that they were alone and such confessions were allowed.

Riley's eyes told him that he remembered every minute of their time together, his boss was hungry for more and Brent wanted any excuse to give it to him. Maybe you should come by after work then since it hasn't been the same since you left, Riley murmured and then cleared his throat as the door opened again. The rest of the department would enter and take their places around the table; their moment was over for now.

Brent recognized all of the faces except one, a young, nervous looking man had taken a seat near the head of the table and when Riley approached him with his hand out, Brent watched as the two of them shook. It seemed to last far too long and Brent wondered if they were friends already, noticing that the young man seemed to be blushing as they spoke, he couldn't hear what they said to the other but he noticed the uptick in his pulse as he watched.

Good morning, everyone, Riley started the meeting with the usual small talk and smiles and proceeded to introduce the young man with the light brown hair to his right, this is Gavin, today is his first day and he'll be sitting in with some of you throughout the day. Please make him feel welcome.

Did he work here now? Brent didn't know, Riley had seemed to be almost purposefully vague and the only thing that did seem to be abundantly clear was that Riley knew him previously, perhaps quite well. Whoever he was, whatever his role here at GlobalTech, when Brent saw Riley stop behind Gavin and keep his hand on his shoulder for far longer than could be considered a casual touch, Brent decided that he hated the young man.

Brent had to fight to concentrate at work now, any little thing sent him into an erotic daydream and despite the feelings that he had for his boss, he knew that he still needed to prove his worthiness here. His career seemed to have stalled just when the rest of his life was looking up.

In the middle of the afternoon, there was a knock on his cubicle, hello, are you Brent? It was Gavin and the young man had taken off his jacket and tie and had his shirtsleeves rolled up his forearm now as he greeted Brent. Leave it to Riley to be friends with a handsome, young mystery man.

Brent wanted to know Gavin's role, reaching out, he shook his hand, noting the firm handshake and answered, yes, I'm Brent, giving him a look that he hoped was stern, he proceeded to ask, what can I do for you?

Gavin may have appeared nervous in the meeting but he seemed to have already shed any apprehension he may have had and entered Brent's space without asking permission. I'm just here to find out more about your position, he sat in the other chair and began spreading out. How long have you been working here? Gavin was analyzing who should be let go, wasn't he? Was Riley considering Brent's usefulness in spite of everything?

I don't really have time for this right now, Brent wanted to flex some muscle as well. Gavin was at least ten years younger than Brent, maybe more, and he resented the kid barging in. Worse, he resented how friendly he had been with Riley.

Gavin dismissed him, it will only take a few minutes, I promise.

Brent had to ask and for some reason, he couldn't stop himself. How do you know Riley? just saying his lover's name made his cock ache. Only a few more hours until work was over, Brent had become a slave to the clock.

Gavin looked him in the eye, we just met last week. Why do you ask? Are you two? There was a long pause. Brent felt it, the awkward silence. The young man was asking if there was something between him and the blond, a couple?

Brent knew that what he was about to say was the biggest lie of all, his face was hot and he imagined that his cheeks were dark red, oh God, no, he laughed out of sheer panic. He had never expected to be called out so quickly, I'm married.

Oh, good, Gavin smiled, looking over his shoulder toward Riley's office, sorry, you never know, right? And he is so hot.

Riley had an eye for younger men too, Brent remembered as his stomach churned once again. Was what happened between them enough? Riley had asked him to come over tonight, but he was just the married guy, right? The fling, the guy that you fooled around with until the next real man came along? It was painful to pretend like this. Oh? I didn't notice, Brent had never played straight like this before and it wasn't until that moment that he wondered if he hadn't been acting all along.

Well, you wouldn't right? the young man raised his eyebrows, he is just my type though. Is he seeing anyone, do you know?

Fuck, Brent wanted to groan and then he wanted to kick the kid out of his office and then he wanted to walk straight into Riley's and grab him hard and kiss him harder. I met his boyfriend, it wasn't a total fabrication, so I guess that he is with someone.

Gavin was disappointed, that sucks. Lucky boyfriend, he must have realized how inappropriate the conversation was turning and shook his head, anyway, as I said, this will only take a few minutes. The two of them returned to work and the young man was true to his word and left quickly. Brent suspected that it may have had more to do with the fact that Riley's door opened and both of them seemed to subconsciously be keeping track of the blonde’s movements.

Brent let out a long, slow sigh and told himself that every minute that passed was one more minute closer to walking up the steps and opening Riley's door. The clock seemed to be stuck at 4:30 and he pulled out his cell phone, knowing that Riley wouldn't make the first move; he had been looking for any excuse to share another moment with him all day. He typed quickly, What time do you want to see me? and sent it before he could tell himself to stop.

The answer came back at lightning speed, I'm leaving at five. I can't wait. Brent could feel his anticipation rise, his dick hadn't left him alone all day but this was all over his body. He was damp with perspiration and felt clammy under his clothes. His pulse was thumping at his wrist and he decided to take a chance.

Neither can I, Riley brought the animal lust out in him but it was something more, much more than that. He could hardly wait to show him.

Chapter 2

Brent was so distracted that he didn't remember getting to Riley's building once he slammed the car door behind him. It seemed like the only way to finish this was to run up the stairs. When he knocked on Riley's door, he heard his lover call out, come on in.

Brent had pictured a succession of long, passionate kisses that led them from the door to the bed as they undressed each other and when he entered the room, he could hardly breathe. Riley was already naked and handed Brent a brown bottle, want a beer? I've got to jump in the shower, Brent took the drink and gulped quickly, he was suddenly parched and found himself silently following Riley to the bathroom.

He was so fucking handsome; Brent was adjusting his hard-on through his pants, taking his time as his eyes rolled along every flexing line of muscle down his back. The back of his thighs looked as good as the front and Brent remembered being on his knees and pressing his mouth to his lover's ass. Delving inside of Riley with his tongue had never stopped since he left, Brent felt as if he could still taste him inside and his hand reached out involuntarily to grab Riley's ass. God, I'm so hard looking at you, he finally said it out loud.

Riley sighed, they were in the bathroom now and he finished his beer, me too. I've been like this all day, his boss had turned and Brent saw the erection that Riley was referring to, from the minute you walked in the conference room, the blond reached out and seemed to inhale him.

Brent's mouth opened quickly this time, their kiss was desperate and needy and their tongues melded and caressed. Brent heard himself gasp into Riley as his lover met his desire so well. Riley's fingers started in his dark hair and loosened his tie and began to unbutton him, all the while their first embrace continued. Brent set the beer in the sink and slid his hands up and down all of the skin that he'd been craving for so long. Riley stopped the kiss to pull his clothes off, his eyes running over Brent's body as inch by inch as it was revealed.

I can't think about anything but you, Brent was familiar with obsession, he'd dealt with his midnight memories of Doug for so long, but this was entirely different. It never went away and