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

Stefan hesitated before nodding. “As a rule, we like to keep anything that came with a child here, as evidence if needed. In your case, however, since Kyland’s involved, I think it’s safe enough for you to take them.”


“Is there anything else I can do to help?”


Ky shook his head. “At this point we know everything you do. I’ll keep you apprised of what’s going on.”


“I’d appreciate that. It was nice to meet you, Cole. Be careful and take care of Kyland.” Stefan winked. “There are times when he needs a keeper.”


“Umm. Yeah. Sure. Nice meeting you, too, Stefan.”


“Let’s go home,” Ky said—and he and Cole did. 10


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