Artist Daniel Chase moves into the house he inherited from his grandfather -- with the proviso he must live there or lose it. Soon after, he begins to get premonitions that something isn't right. Then he meets Griffin Pryce, a handsome man who lives off the grid. They become friends when Griffin agrees to become the subject for one of Daniel's paintings.<br><br>Before that can happen, Daniel's ex Ray arrives, wanting to partner with Daniel to turn the house into a fancy restaurant. When Daniel says no, Ray sends a man to threaten him if he doesn't sign the contract Ray has drawn up. Daniel refuses and things go from bad to worse.<br><br>With Griffin's help, can Daniel stop Ray's machinations? As the attraction between Daniel and Griffin grows stronger, will it -- and they -- survive what Ray does next?

Premonitions

“Propositioning you? I think so. I won’t be offended if you say no. It’s not like we’ve known each other for all that long.”


“True, but we have kissed, so I think we are interested in each other. I mean I don’t kiss every man I meet, even though I haven’t met many except himself and, well right now he’s history.”


“Maybe that’s where we should start.” Griffin stepped close enough to put his hands on Daniel’s shoulders, his gaze moving from Daniel’s lips to his eyes where it paused, as if he was looking for permission to make the next move.


With a soft whispered, “Yes,” Daniel gave it to him.


They kissed slowly, exploring each other’s lips as they hadn’t before. Tentatively, Daniel pressed his tongue to the slit between Griffin’s lips and Griffin opened to him. When he did, the kiss turned heated. Daniel wrapped his arms around Griffin, savoring the taste and texture of his mouth and the heat of his body.


Chapter 18