The dreaded day had arrived. And this year, February 14th had a dual meaning. Not only was it Valentineβs Day, but it was also Valentineβs day. Since his breakup with his boyfriend, Valentine Giovanni, a month ago, Dekeβs life seemed meaningless. What had he expected? The moment Val found out heβd cheated on him, the shit hit the fan, and Dekeβs shoes hit the pavement. He didnβt have time to explain the why of it. Val wouldnβt believe him, and even Deke didnβt fully comprehend why he did it. He told himself Val deserved better, a submissive who completely trusted him, whoβd commit wholly to his rough sex and demands. So rather than talk over his fears and insecurities, Deke forced a breakup by admitting heβd cheated. It was a painful scene, an angry, gut-wrenching, debacle that ended in a screaming rage. Deke thought heβd feel relief when it was over, but every day was more dismal than the last, and all he felt was emptiness. Heβd never loved anyone like he loved his former dom. He realized that now. And tonight, he planned to prove his love to Val.