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 came up beside Luke, resting one hand on his shoulder. “I believe we are friends now. At least from my perspective.”


“Yes,” Luke replied slowly. “But realize that might be all we’ll be.” He smiled slightly. “Despite what you know about me, I don’t go to bed with anyone who asks. Go down on them, if the price is right, because I need the money. That’s…how it is when you live the life I do. It’s never personal. I’ve never met someone I want to bepersonal with.”


Luke gazed at him, seeing the disappointment in his expression. “Let’s say I’m not rejecting the possibility. With the right man.” Impulsively, he brushed a finger along Jourdain’s jaw before pulling away.


Luke smiled. “Hope springs eternal, or so they say. And with that said, I need—”


“To get some sleep.” Jourdain rolled his eyes. “That’s always your excuse for leaving.”


Chapter 14