Adam Blue is destined to be a rockstar. As lead singer of Viral Blue, he knows it's just a matter of time before he's on his way to fame and fortune. If he can just get a studio to sign his band and get his songs on the radio, he knows he'll make it big. When they land a spot onstage at a popular nightclub downtown, Adam hopes to get noticed. But he doesn't expect to meet sexy Paulo Raucci, owner of Raucci Entertainment, a local studio looking for fresh talent. Paul likes Adam's sound and, more importantly, likes Adam, as well. But when Paul brings the band into the studio, his partner Lewis isn't quite as taken with Adam's rockstar attitude. Lewis doesn't want to sign the band until Adam proves he's willing to work. Unfortunately, the band takes second priority to Adam's growing interest Paul ... an interest that has nothing to do with his musical career. The stress of recording their first studio album threatens to tear the band apart, and Adam's ego further drives a wedge between the members of Viral Blue. Paul does his best to keep the band together, but ultimately it's Adam's call. Adam wants it all -- his band, his first record, and his new lover. Now that his dreams are finally within reach, what does he have to do to make them come true?

Rockstar

Paul takes his wrist to hold his arm above his head. “Shh.”


Adam opens his eyes and finds himself staring into that translucent gaze.


“Hey there,” Paul purrs. He has Adam’s other wrist now, too, and raises it above Adam’s head as well to pin him down. “You waking up?”


“Yeah.” Adam strains against Paul’s hands. Paul leans down over him, his chest resting lightly against Adam’s own. It’s a pleasant sensation. Around them the room has darkened, plunged in muted amber that’s more shade than light. Behind Paul, Adam sees the room reflected in the large windows and, beyond that, the starless black night. “You finished?”


Chapter 41