Kicked out of his home at eighteen, Cole ends up at The Haven, a drop-in spot for homeless teens, run by Adam Franks. Unable to spend the nights there, he ends up sleeping rough, is attacked by a pair of punks -- and rescued by a Bullmastiff he names Bull.<br><br>Cole and Bull become inseparable. Cole also meets, and is attracted to, Ky, a friend of Adam's, who twice saves Cole from more attackers. After the second attack, things suddenly change in Cole's life when he finds out why someone seems to be after him.<br><br>Will Ky be able to convince Cole he's told him is the truth, while dealing with his own attraction to Cole? And can Ky and his friends keep Cole safe from a man who claims to be Cole's real father?

Cole and His Dog

“If you were open and honest with him, I’m sure you did,” Adam replied, patting Cole’s shoulder.


“I was. He’s knows everything about me now.” He chuckled. “Except whether I wear boxers or briefs. I almost expected him to ask.” Taking a deep breath, Cole said, “He told me I’d know in a day or two. I’ll be a bundle of nerves by then.”


“Probably. So we’ll keep you busy in the meantime. Starting with lunch and then you can help with the grocery shopping. Paula’s not feeling up to it today.”


“I think she’s got the flu. She was throwing up this morning. Yesterday morning, too. That’s why Bret and I fixed the meals.”


“Maybe it’s morning sickness?” Cole said.


“I doubt it,” Adam replied, but he looked thoughtful, then a slow smile lit his face. “If it is…”


“I’m going to. Tonight. Right now, though, let’s go over there—” Adam pointed to a restaurant across the street, “—and get lunch. Shopping is hard work and we don’t want to do it on an empty stomach.”


Chapter 14