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  LOVE THEO

  Dark Reserves, Book 1.5

  A Valentine’s Novella

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  CS JOYCE

  Copyright ©2019 by CS JOYCE

  Cover Illustration by German Creative

  Editing services provided by Jill Wexler

  All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.

  This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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  This book contains material that is intended for a mature, adult audience. It contains graphic language, explicit sexual content and adult situations.

  Table of Contents

  Title Page

  Copyright Page

  Love Theo (Dark Reserves, #1.5)

  Dedicated to

  Showering Surprises

  Flying High

  Seeing Sights

  Debauchery Request

  Family Fortunes

  The Perfect Gift

  Breaking and Entering

  CONNECT

  BOOKS BY CS JOYCE

  ABOUT

  Dan has a Valentine’s Surprise...

  A big one, huge in fact. It’s so good, he can barely contain his excitement. Afterall, who wouldn’t be excited to get to pull off the biggest surprise for the man that he loves. Because he loves Theo more than anything and he’s about to show him just how much.

  Theo has a Valentine’s Secret...

  One that he’s been keeping to himself for a long time. There’s something he wants to try but he’s never found a man he trusted enough to ask. Until Dan. His yummy Officer Daddy is all he’s ever wanted and he wants to share this with his Daddy more than anything.

  One trip to Europe...

  Lots of surprises and two big questions. Will this Valentine’s Day be the one that changes their lives forever?

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  Love Theo is a 15k short story continuing Theo & Dan's story. It's got Daddy kink, age gap, all the feels and steamy goodness. This is book #1.5 in the Dark Reserves series and should be read after book #1, Theo's Game, to enjoy it fully, but it can be read as a standalone.

  Dedicated to

  You, the reader.

  Sending you Valentine’s kisses

  from Theo & Dan

  xxx

  Showering Surprises

  "What do you want to do for Valentine’s?" Dan asked as he looked over at Theo and waited for an answer.

  There was no way he could keep this secret any longer. It had been eating him up, nipping at the seams of his resolve until he was certain he was going to just blurt it all out and ruin the surprise. He was lying on the sofa, feet up with his head resting on his arm. He was tired after working a long shift, but he couldn't close his eyes, instead gazing at his boy's face.

  Theo sat at their kitchen table, his laptop and books thrown everywhere in his usual haphazard manner—he was the definition of organized chaos. They'd been living together for almost two months now and it still felt like every day was a brand new day. On the days he worked late, Dan loved opening the front door to their apartment, the quiet and still air carrying Theo's vanilla scent. He'd undress quietly in the bathroom so he wouldn't wake him and then creep into the bedroom, pausing for a moment to gaze at his warm and sleepy boy sprawled across the bed.

  Those little moments were everything. As were the early mornings after finishing a long night shift, and Theo would be in the shower, soaped up and waiting for him. Yes, living with Theo was turning out to be the best decision he'd ever made.

  "Mm?" Theo said, not stopping to look up from the screen. His brow was furrowed, and his lips pursed in deep concentration. Dan loved when he looked like that, all serious and studious. Climbing off the sofa, Dan walked past Theo, trailing his fingers along Theo's neck as he headed into the kitchen and slid a coffee pod into the machine before turning it on. Buzzing and gurgling filled the open plan room and Theo looked up briefly, giving him a quick smile, his eyes gentle as always but with noticeable shadows underneath.

  "I asked you what you wanted to do for Valentine’s Day. And I'm making coffee. Do you want some?"

  "Yes, to the coffee, please. You're so good, always looking after me."

  "Well someone has to. You certainly can't be left to your own devices, kid. You've been correcting assignments all evening. Do you not think you've done enough for tonight? You look tired."

  Theo smiled up at him and Dan's stomach flipped a little. Nearly a full year after they had first met, and Theo still made his insides sizzle.

  "Yes, Daddy. I'm nearly finished anyway. Just two more to run through." Theo rolled his eyes playfully. They'd fallen into a nice routine since they'd started living together. Dan had set out a full list of rules, they'd agreed on boundaries and limits and Theo had chosen a safe word. A ridiculous one, but it worked. They'd never had to use it, but Dan liked having it there for his boy.

  "You still haven't answered my question." Dan finished making the coffee—decaf for Theo—and grabbed some biscuits.

  "Sorry. What was it you asked?" Theo bit his lip and looked up at Dan, doe eyed.

  "That doesn't work on me, kid. I know you too well to fall for those puppy dog eyes. I wanted to know what you would like to do for Valentine's Day. Did you have any plans?"

  "No, I don't have anything planned yet. We could go out for dinner maybe? Though everywhere is usually booked up and it's always the same set menu. We don't have to do anything. Wait..." Theo tilted his head in question. "I thought you had to work this Valentine’s, so I didn't plan anything for us to do. Are you not working that day?" Theo looked worried and Dan had to hide his amusement.

  He set one mug of coffee in front of Theo and took a seat beside him. "I was supposed to be working an early shift, but I might have taken that day off."

  "You did?"

  "Yes, baby. I want to spend Valentine’s with you. I'm not about to spend it working when we could be doing something together. I want us to do something special."

  "Really? Oh, I'd love that. I'm so happy. Thank you, Daddy." Theo started jumping in his seat with excitement.

  "I was thinking I could take you out for a nice Valentine's meal? Somewhere fancy. I read a great review for a restaurant called La Rose Blanche. We could try there?" Dan tried to keep his expression blank to hide his excitement. But it was a struggle, and he rubbed his palms along his thighs, his hands moist with nerves and anticipation.

  "La Rose Blanche. Sounds romantic. I never heard of it. Where is it?" Theo took a large slug of his coffee as he stared at Dan.

  "It's in Paris." Dan held his breath and waited. This was it. The moment he'd been waiting for. His insides felt tight, like coiled springs waiting to release. He'd been waiting weeks to see Theo's reaction—eager to capture that moment of recognition on his boy's face.

  It took a second for the words to sink in, Theo clearly in disbelief, his brows knitted together and his eyes darting from left to right, searching for meaning.

  "Sorry, what? Did you just say Paris? Like, Paris, France?" Theo's voice was loud.

  Dan smiled, soaking in the light of apprehension radiating from Theo's face—losing himself in the kid's magnetic gaze.

  "I did indeed. Didn't you know, Theo? Good boys get taken to Paris by their Daddies."

  Theo's eyes widened, his full lips parting slightly and for a spli
t second it reminded Dan of how Theo looked after he'd blown him, glassy-eyed and swollen lips plump with heat.

  "Paris? Paris. We're going to Paris? We're not, are we?"

  Dan grinned and nodded. “We fly out Wednesday morning 5.40 a.m. and we fly back on Sunday night, 11 p.m. Paris time."

  Theo let out a high-pitched shout, the sound reminding Dan of a screeching owl. And then he was up, diving at Dan and falling into his lap while laughing hysterically.

  "Oh my god, is this a joke? You're joking right? You can’t... we can't have... Oh shit, it's so expensive... and what about work?... Is this real?"

  Dan took his boy's face in his hands and pressed their lips together. "It's not a joke. I'm taking you to Paris. The university has already been notified and you're booked off for a couple of days leave. I've also taken leave those days. Don't worry about the cost, I've been saving up for this. And, yes, this is real. All of it."

  He meant it, and not just about the trip. Everything between them was real. They'd started out with their Daddy/boy role play just on weekends but now it was how they lived. Perfectly normal, perfectly right.

  Theo clung tight to Dan, planting hot kisses all over his face and rocking in his lap. "I can't believe this. Wait until I tell Mikey. He's going to die of jealousy."

  Dan chuckled and slid his hands under Theo's ass cheeks, squeezing gently as he pulled him closer.

  "You deserve this, baby. You've been working so hard, teaching all your classes. This is what you need. What we both need. I cannot wait to have my gorgeous boy in Paris."

  "Have me there or have me there?" Theo murmured, wiggling his eyebrows before leaning in to dart his hot wet tongue into Dan's ear.

  Dan swatted his ass. "Enough. Finish up your work." He took Theo's mouth one more time before pushing him off his lap.

  Dan had more surprises in store, and he couldn't wait to share them. Watching Theo until his boy began piling papers into a neat pile, signaling he was wrapping up, he then stood up and grabbed his untouched coffee. "Come on.”

  Theo glanced up, pouting a little but his eyes were twinkling. "I just need another five minutes."

  "And you'll get exactly zero. It's bedtime and I set the rules. Move your cute ass and I'll turn off everything out here. Whatever you've left to do can be finished in the morning."

  Dan knew he wouldn't have to tell him twice. Ever since they'd moved in together, they'd fallen nicely into their routine.

  Once they had both agreed that Theo was entirely incapable of doing what was best for himself, they'd quickly found a balance of power that worked. Theo had been impossible when he first moved in, always forgetting to eat or sleeping in late. Dan had allowed that to go on for a week before he set some strict house rules. Now, Theo was rested, well fed, happy and on time for things. And Dan could tell he loved being minded and told what to do.

  "Fine. You are so bossy." Theo closed the lid on his laptop and stretched his lithe limbs, arching back a little.

  "I'm not bossy, I'm the boss." Dan moved up behind him and tickled him mid-stretch.

  "Ah, don't!" Theo giggled and he leaned back even further, to meet Dan's mouth as he bent forward, planting an upside-down kiss on his lips.

  "You're a very nasty and depraved boss," Theo mumbled against Dan's lips.

  "You're not going to distract me, kid. Stand and get ready for bed. Don't be a brat."

  Theo groaned as Dan straightened up, taking his lips with him. A smirk flitted across Theo's mouth and he grabbed Dan's hips, pulling him forward as he nuzzled his face against the rigid outline of Dan's erection.

  "I think you're all talk, Daddy. You like a bratty boy. You live for it." His touch was featherlight, and Dan watched him, drunk on the sight of Theo's face pressed against his cock, his mouth grazing along him with slow caresses across the soft denim.

  Dan reached out, grabbing Theo by the arms and hauling him to his feet, pausing to press their bodies together. Heat simmered between them as their erections pulsed together through their jeans.

  "I don't live for your bratty behavior, boy. I do, however, live for you and those sweet lips."

  Theo's expression morphed into one of surprise, eyes rounding out with tenderness.

  "Daddy," he breathed, and Dan dragged him closer, kissing him until they were both breathless. His boy had become the most important person in his life. Dan couldn't wait until they were in Paris and he could finally show Theo just how much he meant to him.

  Theo disappeared into the bedroom and Dan switched off the TV and turned on the dishwasher. Taking a quick glance around the room, he switched off the main light and opened the bedroom door expecting to find Theo already in bed. Only he wasn't; instead, the en suite door was ajar and the sound of the shower pump kicking in was quickly followed by the familiar sound of running water.

  Dan shook his head. That kid never did exactly what he was told—always had to inject a twist. And it was true—he loved it. The bratty behavior, his good-natured teasing, the way he wore his heart on his sleeve. And now here he was, subtly defying his instructions and rules, no doubt looking for punishment to be doled out. Theo seemed to enjoy that as much as he enjoyed being fucked hard.

  Dan grinned, pulling his t-shirt off over his head and unbuttoning his jeans before shucking them off and tossing them in the hamper.

  The bathroom was already steamy, the shower doors fogged up, masking Theo's wet body. Dan reached up and clicked on the fan. "Boy, did I tell you to have a shower?"

  "No, Daddy," Theo sang out, his voice echoing among the patter of falling water.

  Dan slipped his boxers off and pulled the glass door open. He couldn't help but laugh as Theo stood there, covered in suds, his wet hair foamed up with shampoo, and the cheekiest smile etched on his face.

  "I told you to go straight to bed. What do you have to say for yourself?" Dan stepped in, sliding the shower door shut and dipping his head and face under the hot spray.

  "Oops. I was a very naughty boy. You'll have to punish me, I reckon."

  "I'm not going to punish you when you want it, you brat."

  "Oh, Dan. You’re no fun."

  "Daddy," Dan corrected as he stepped further under the hot water and felt Theo's soapy skin slide against his.

  "I prefer Dan," Theo emphasized.

  Dan bit his lip and smacked Theo's ass hard, the sound ricocheting around the bathroom. "You are a nightmare and—"

  "And what?" Theo challenged, lust seeping from his eyes as he slid his hands over Dan's chest and grazed his cock against Dan's.

  "And I love it. I love you." Dan smiled as Theo pressed his entire body against him, the soapy suds squelching between them.

  "I love you too, Daddy," he purred.

  "You love provoking me, kid. That's what you love."

  Theo nodded. "True. I do enjoy that way too much. But I hope you know I don't need romantic trips to Europe to be happy. Paris will be lovely but just getting to spend time with you is all I ever need. I just need you."

  "And you have me. Forever, baby." Dan knew that those words were truer than they'd ever been before. This was forever. Theo had no idea just how much he meant it. But he would, soon.

  Dan wrapped his arms around Theo's waist and spinning him around so his front was pressed up against the steamy shower door as he wriggled against the cold glass. Sucking on Theo's neck, he sunk his teeth into the ridge of delicious muscle, and gently bit into the hard flesh. Theo bucked back into him, groaning. He smelt like his usual vanilla shower gel, the scented suds sliding down his limbs, and pooling in the small valley created between his ass cheeks and Dan's crotch.

  "You are fucking glorious, you know that, kid? You make me so happy." Dan mumbled the words against Theo's neck as he spread one hand over Theo's flat stomach and slid the other down to grab his dick. Theo rocked back against him, his ass cheeks slippery as they slid against Dan's erection.

  Wrapping his hand around Theo's cock, he slowly slid his hand up and down, tracing h
is thumb across the head each time, sending Theo into a bout of desperate moans.

  "That feels good," Theo said, pushing harder against Dan's erection. Dan continued stroking Theo's cock until he felt his body tense, groaning out a fuck as he came, cum spilling onto Dan's hand. Dan lifted his hand to his mouth, avoiding the shower spray and licked his hand clean, as Theo turned around and watched in adoration.

  "I love watching you do that," he whispered, sliding his body against Dan's and locking their mouths in a kiss. Theo drew back, panting and then pushed Dan back against the cold tiles before dropping to his knees. Dan bit his bottom lip and smiled, closing his eyes as Theo's hot mouth enveloped him, licking at the sides and base of his cock before swirling his tongue around the head and dipping into his slit.

  "Stop teasing me, boy," Dan said, his balls tightening as Theo grabbed his ass. But he knew Theo wouldn't stop, always enjoying being able to torture Dan with his mouth. Not that he minded; it felt incredible, even if it was like some sort of blissful suffering.

  The water was hot, the spray hitting Dan's chest and rolling down his body before running onto Theo's face as he sucked and licked his cock, swallowing it even deeper to the back of his throat. Dan groaned, stopping himself from bucking and from coming. He loved how Theo made him feel. And not just like this. Sex was only the bonus. His boy was so much more.

  When they'd first moved in together, they'd both got tested so they could stop using condoms. Dan didn't want anything coming between them, and that included a thin sheet of latex. He loved filling Theo with his cum. But that wasn't what he wanted right now.

  "I'm going to come," Dan's words came out in a staccato of breaths as he felt Theo's mouth pop off his cock. Dan looking down, his body rocking forward with surging pleasure, as Theo remained kneeling before him, head tilted back, eyes closed.

  "All over me. Please, Daddy. I want to be covered in you."

  Dan let out a groan as his orgasm exploded from him, painting Theo's face in streams of hot cum.

  His orgasm floored him, and he slumped back against the wall, head pressed against the tiles, and feeling as though he might float away.