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

He only agreed because he was overcome with a sudden exhaustion. Maybe the endless problems from all the assignments and the other agents had overwhelmed him. Terrence had been amazing by helping him with all the reports and administrative tasks, but all the decisions regarding the agents and their assignments in the SF branch was his responsibility. Tim hadn’t bothered him with anything else so far, and he was immensely grateful for those little blessings.


The two men opened the door together, and Ian was standing outside, looking like he hadn’t slept well for months instead of days. They stood aside to allow their guest, and potential boyfriend, into the house. When they were seated in the living room, they looked at one another, but no one spoke a word. After a few minutes of uncomfortable silence, Tim sighed audibly and grabbed his hand gently to stop the incessant tapping on his knee.


Chapter 30