since i changed my mind on charging for this story, i figure i can give it to you guys a little early!
but remember! this is an extra for the book "Laurels" and will spoil it if you read this first! alas I'm not releasing that one for free, but you can pick it up on gumroad or itchio!
if you're unaware, laurels is about a trans masc french couturier, who is also at the center of a wide network of thieves, assassins, and generally nasty sorts. when a new client asks him to procure something he refuses to give, he has only his beloved bodyguard to turn to in the fallout. it's a very heartfelt story about two people who're stupid in love and too close to see it's reciprocated until danger forces their hands. and it's hot. some of the best smut i ever wrote, just imo.