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

“Okay, but just this once,” Luke said.


“Deal,” Jourdain replied, squeezing Luke’s shoulder.


When the clerk had everything bagged up, Luke managed to fit them into his backpack. Which says something about how many clothes I own. He smiled ruefully as he and Jourdain left the store.


“Do you want something to eat?” Jourdain asked.


“No thanks. You’ve spent enough money on me already.” Luke quickly added, “Which I’ll pay you back as soon as possible.”


“I know.” Jourdain gave him a fast hug. “Are you planning on going back to…” He paused momentarily. “To wherever you spend the night?”


Luke chortled. “If you mean, am I going to do some more panhandling while there’s still people around. No. I want to be at the warehouse first thing in the morning, so I’m going to crash.”


Chapter 8