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

He was torn between dismay at the hugs he’d witnessed, and the thought that Luke was getting more involved with Jourdain—which he might be able to put to use.


I will put it to use. If I can convince Luke that Jourdain is more than he seems and needs to be eliminated. The boy is the only one who can safely get close enough to him to do that—if he willing to let that happen. From the look of it, he seems to be falling under Jourdain’s thrall. Damn, what happened to my idea that I should keep it from happening?


He knew the answer to that, as much as he hated himself for even considering it.


He’s not Kelan. He’s got more will power. More…strength of character, even though I don’t like admitting it.


When Jourdain was safely past, Finn returned to where he’d parked his car, vowing to keep Luke safe, if things transpired the way he hoped. It won’t be easy, convincing him to help me. But by all that’s holy, I will. 8


Chapter 20