Private detective Chris Mason thought he only had to worry about his brother Dylan discovering he was dating Homicide detective James Harris. Dylan and their best friend, Ron Abrams, don’t like James, and Chris has to handle their animosity towards his lover. But then Chris is targeted by a serial killer who leaves snapdragons with his victims.<br><br>James leads the Snapdragon investigation as head detective. As each murder links Dylan and Ron to the killings, James questions Ron’s motives and his connections to Chris. Ron’s pet name for Chris has always been Snapdragon. Could there be more behind Ron’s playful teases than Chris knows?<br><br>When Ron’s attraction to Chris is exposed, their friendship totters. Is a darker side to Ron revealed? Could he be involved with the Snapdragon murders? And will Chris be able to solve the case before he becomes the killer's next victim?

Snapdragon

James whispered, “Try to get some sleep.”


Chris tucked his head into James’s neck, closing his eyes as James tightened his hold. It felt good to have James back. Chris could almost forget the danger, but his concerns still lingered. With James having his own doubts about his department, maybe Dylan and Ron were right to not trust the police.


James kissed the top of his head and Chris smiled.


They were safe for the night, but the morning would arrive soon enough and Chris wondered what the day would bring. 20


The next morning, Chris woke as James sat beside him on the bed and kissed his forehead. He blinked several times before his eyes focused on James’s smiling face. He smiled up at him.


“I’ve gotta go,” James said. “I’m late and still have to change.”


James lightly kissed him, then left the bedroom.


Chapter 41