Waiting for Ru

Ruari Byrne may not have had an easy life, but now hes determined to live in the present, not his past. Trouble is, its hard to be independent when youve no money and no qualifications. All Ru knows is horses, and when he finds out that his beloved Joni and Cookie are off to auction, his heart is in his throat. How can he protect them if he cant even look after himself? Jasim bin Rajhi hadnt intended to buy two working mares; the horses in his rarefied life are expensive polo ponies, but theres something that intrigues him about the guileless young man whos so concerned for their welfare. They might be worlds apart in every way, but Jasim doesnt want this to be the last time he sees Ru. It cant be, because Ru might just be the one hes been waiting for. Reunited at Jasims polo grounds, the pair bond over lives lived in darkness and secrecy. But theres a truth about Jasim that should make Ru bolt like his beloved horses. Jasim knows he should let Ru go for his own safety, and [...]yet it feels like happiness might be within their grasp. Can they overcome their pasts to trust in a future, or will Jasims obligations forever have a hold on him? Warning: contains references to past abuse and paid-for sex, physical violence and abduction. There is one oblique reference to suicide. But no horses were harmed in the making of this tale :)