This Xas never adopted a baby girl.

Or maybe he did, but the circumstances were different.

He got tired of being used.

And being hunted.

Interesting things learned from re-reading Vintner's Luck ( Read more... )

Xas doesn't touch Thom when he comes to take him out of Milliways, when they step through the door, while they walk along the beach. He doesn't touch him when they walk through the hotel lobby, past the bellhop and the concierge, past the gift shop and the too-expensive restaurant with less than adequate wine. He doesn't even touch him in the ( Read more... )

For all his shamelessness, it's surprisingly difficult to unbutton his shirt, to let it slip from his shoulders, to let Thom see ( Read more... )

1). He still believes Lucifer and God love him. It changes nothing. It might even make things worse.
2). He still loves Sobran. Mostly because it's habit, and it hurts.
3). He still occasionally falls into being a kept man (angel). This is another habit ( Read more... )

Hold You Down--Jump ( Read more... )