The problem was, he liked the bloody man. Rufus made him laugh, and laughed at him. He valued Luke’s thoughts, and gave him his head while never disavowing responsibility. He wanted to make things run properly, which spoke to Luke’s own love of organisation and control. And he was a magnificent lover, not because he was particularly skilled or experienced, but because he listened. He asked what Luke wanted, and then did it with force and enthusiasm. He was considerate in ways that made Luke feel stupidly soft and vulnerable and cared for; he was brawny and bulky and mouth-wateringly good to
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