(Three and a half years earlier)
"What are you doing here?" Tom asked, his tone uncharacteristically hostile and lacking his usual friendliness.
The tension in the air crackled with confusion, anger, and a silent, unspoken understanding. As Brandon locked eyes with Tom, a fleeting, inscrutable expression darted between them. Without uttering a single word, Brandon's gaze swept across the expanse of the room. The space exuded an aura of masculine comfort, permeated by the rich scent of