Chemistry major Kelly Hendrick has lusted after his analytical chemistry professor Simon Randall for a several semesters. They share common interests in reading, fencing, and, of course, their chosen career field.<br><br>Now several semesters past being Dr. Randall's student, Kelly finally dares to cross the line and pursue his attraction to the professor. He finds the feeling reciprocated, but there are deep, more than human secrets in Kelly's life.<br><br>An assault on Simon forces Kelly to confront the idea that Simon needs to know more if they’re going to be together. Can Kelly own up to non-human genetics and still maintain his growing relationship with Simon?

Prise de Fer

“He seems awfully friendly,” said Simon, a vague, absent tone to his voice.


“Um, yes sir. Can you give me your name?” The phone slipped from Simon’s hand and made a plastic thud on the gravel. Simon touched his fingers to Kelly’s fur.


“You feel kind of solid for a figment of my imagination,” Simon murmured. His words were beginning to slur.


Kelly licked Simon’s fingers. Stay awake! Please!


“Maybe I’m unconscious and this is a dream,” Simon rambled on. “‘Cept I’m really kind of freezing.” His fingers were carding gently through the fur along Kelly’s shoulder and he was leaning more heavily now.


Kelly twisted farther and lapped at Simon’s face. Don’t pass out! That’s a bad idea!


“Maybe you’re actually a really bi’ dog and my brain jus’ thinks you’re a wolf. Or maybe I’m dead. Though I can’t figure out how a wolf fits int’ that picture.” Simon was muttering.


Chapter 12