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