Ethan never expected to fall for his mother's new love interest. He had never thought he'd ever look at a man that way at all. There's just something about his caring but controlling stepfather that has everything upside down for the eighteen year old, his crush only getting worse the longer they share space. Jeff has been doing everything he can to avoid his new stepson. Ethan is sweet, lonely, and absolutely beautiful. And worse, Jeff can't help but want to protect the boy, especially when Ethan insists on dressing in provocative, hot ways. His stepson might just be trying to bait him, but for what he's not sure. When the two finally realize their attraction is mutual, Jeff knows he must leave to keep from crossing the line. Heartbroken, Ethan comes up with a plan. He's just not sure it will be enough to convince his stepdaddy to stay. 18+ This novella contains explicit m/m sexual content, graphic language, and themes of bondage and discipline between adult men. Over 35,000 words long.