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 laughed. “I suspect between us we can come up with a place within your budget.”


“You had better. And you need to open a bank account. Now that you’re working, that shouldn’t be a problem. As soon as you get your first paycheck, I’ll take you to my bank.”


“You don’t have to. I’m not a baby. I think I can do it on my own.”


“I’m sure you can. It was an offer, nothing more.” Jourdain smiled at him. “I like helping you, when you let me. I’ve made it clear that I want you in my life. At least as a friend—and more if we want to move past that.”


“You have,” Luke agreed. “Friendship, I can deal with. I like you that way, even if I do think you’re a bit crazy to want to be friends with someone like me. The rest…” He shook his head. “That’s not in the picture yet.” He looked squarely at Jourdain. “It may never be.”


“I can accept that, as much as I don’t like the idea. I’m not going to pressure you. I promise.”


Chapter 13