Jack’s big blue eyes turned back to him. “Nothing is more important than us, Ethan. And no one can ever use you against me.” Ethan’s heart stopped. “Jack―” “I want to be with you,” Jack whispered. “Really with you, Ethan. Like this isn’t a scandal. I want you by my side in those photos I just had to take. I don’t want you hanging out in the corners. I don’t want you to be my dirty little secret.” He stared into Jack’s eyes, filled with a mixture of love and aching sadness. “I guess we do what we have to do, though,” Jack whispered again. “Right?”
