Survival

Epilogue

Nikos snuggled closer to Suavel as they lay naked in the commander's bed under the soft, satin sheets. "I know what I'm going to love about being your office assistant."

"And what is that?" Suavel replied smiling. He had offered Nikos the job now that their relationship was no longer a secret and he had no reason to keep his lover apart from him.

"Being on your schedule so that you may have me whenever you feel the need." Nikos buried his face in the firm contours of Suavel's neck and breathed in the wondrous smell of this man he loved.

"Well hold on, our working together is not a license for debauchery. We are expected to maintain a professional working relationship and not mix business with pleasure." Suavel warned him.

"Of course, whatever you say," Nikos said before claiming his lips in a brief kiss.

"Are you certain Dr. Leanne won't miss you?" Suavel asked after the kiss had abated.

"She had the baby and soon will be back full time with out enough work to keep the both of us occupied. She'll  be fine." Nikos paused before continuing. "I only wish I could say the same about Dante."

"I wouldn't worry about him if I were you," Suavel said smiling.

"What do you know that I don't?"

"Hmm nothing really, just that Dante has an admirer that will be a positive influence on his life," Suavel smiled.

"Did you set him up with someone?" Nikos was curious.

Suavel nodded, "I think you know him, Officer Kristoff Leeon. He'd actually been attracted to Dante for some time but hesitated to act upon those feelings."

Nikos was so pleased to hear that Suavel had encouraged the relationship that most likely was what Dante would need to be able to forgive himself and get on with his life. "I love you." His warm green eyes locked with his lovers' pale silver gaze.

"I know," Suavel replied before leaning over to kiss the younger man. He soon rolled Nikos beneath him as they proceeded to make love for the fifth time that night.

The End.