Michael Weston is recently promoted, becoming the youngest head of a branch of secret agents. His lover of two years, Timothy Miller, has finally moved in with him and they both work for the same organization. At the moment, Michael’s satisfied with his wonderful life. The first case he has to personally deal with is a mysterious murder, but Michael can’t make heads or tails of it. All the clues lead to dead ends. It certainly doesn’t help when he discovers his high school bully and crush Ian Davis is somehow involved. Things get worse when Ian confesses to harboring years of infatuation for Michael, which pisses Timothy off. Meanwhile, the number of casualties in the murder case keeps increasing. Will the three men be able to find a mutually satisfying solution? And can Michael solve the murders before someone else is killed?

Contentment

“You didn’t ask your parents for help?”


“They disapproved of me and my choices,” Ian spat out bitterly. “I’m not close to any of my relatives.”


“I came out to my family years ago right after high school graduation and they were less than happy about it. There was no huge argument when I told them about my sexuality, but they were definitely not accepting. We’ve not seen one another ever since.”


The two men stared at each other for a while before they were interrupted with the arrival of their food. When they had eaten a bite or two, Mike questioned the other man again.


“The agency was pushing me to provide sexual favors, but I refused, and it became a constant thing. I’m not a blushing virgin or anything, but I do have my pride. Sexual favors are like prostitution. Not that I’ve got anything against it, but it’s just not for me.”


“You’re a good fighter, though,” Mike pointed out, subtly reminding the other man of their previous altercation.


Chapter 18