Luke Ryder has been doing whatever it takes to survive on the streets for the last three years. Then he meets Jourdain Laurent, a man who offers to help him get off the streets. Although wary of Jourdain's motives, Luke slowly accepts his help.<br><br>Finn Macneil is aware of what is happening. He vows to save Luke from Jourdain's clutches, as he knows what will happen if he doesn't. After all, Finn's step-brother was destroyed by Jourdain.<br><br>Will Finn be able to save Luke, and end Jourdain's existence? He prays he can, or the attraction he and Luke begin to feel for each other is doomed.

Someone to Love Him

Jourdain suggested they sit on the patio outside the coffee shop when he saw an empty table there. Leaving Luke there so no one would grab their spot, he went inside to get their coffees and a pastry for Luke.


He looked out the window while he waited, studying Luke. What a beautiful young man. If I told him, though, he’d undoubtedly run as fast as possible. It’s what he’s expecting, if I don’t miss my guess. That I’m going to try to seduce him in some fashion. Not that he’d be wrong, but I won’t rush things.


After paying for his purchases, Jourdain returned to the table, setting Luke’s coffee and pastry down in front of him.


“Thank you,” Luke said. “You didn’t have to…” He pointed at the scone.


“I wanted to. You’re too thin by far,” Jourdain replied.


“It comes with the territory,” Luke said with a rueful smile before taking a bite. “This is good. I don’t often have sweets, unless you count granola bars.”


Chapter 4