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

“Yes. He’d use you to draw me out, at which point—”


“He’d make you sacrifice your life to save Luke’s,” Owen stated.


“He’d try, but since he won’t be able to get his hands on Luke, that point is moot.”


“Maybe I should hide in the basement,” Luke said.


“The same problem,” Finn replied. “There are windows. No, you’re safer up here.” He smiled. “Read a book to keep occupied.”


“Uh-huh. I don’t think that will work. Tae can entertain me. Maybe.” He patted the dog’s head, but his gaze was locked on Finn. “You should go do—whatever you and Owen have planned. The sooner this is over…”


“We’re going.” Finn cupped Luke’s face in his hands. “I’ll be back before you know it.” He stroked the pad of his thumb over Luke’s lips then kissed him gently. “Read to Tae,” he said, stepping back a moment later. Then, with a grin and a wink, he and Owen left the office.


Chapter 42