Dr. Ray Carmichael is a wealthy African-American doctor and political activist running for office on the platform that the brutality and corruption of the local police force is out of control. Nick Sorenson is a white cop who grew up poor and almost lost his life in gangs and crime before turning his life around by joining the police force. When Ray’s brother is beaten by a couple of police officers after a traffic stop, Nick is the Internal Affairs detective put in charge of investigating the incident. Dr. Carmichael's obvious distrust of the police force rubs Nick the wrong way, and the man becomes a pain in his neck. Too bad, because neither of them can deny their attraction to each other. Ray has Nick removed from the case when he decides he’d rather date the man than fight with him. In spite of their differences, they begin an affair and grow closer. Until an explosive incident at a family gathering puts nagging doubts in Nick’s head -- he's not sure if they can overcome the differences that separate them. When Nick is about to lose everything important to him, will he realize his budding relationship with Ray is worth trying to see the other side?

The Other Side

Ray laughed. “Okay, okay. We’ll get re-dressed and go.”


Nick rose and grimaced. “I’ll need a shower.” His cheeks pinked. “Um, I hope your car is still there when we go to leave.”


“Still there?” Ray frowned. “Is that a real possibility?”


Nick shrugged. “Maybe. You might want to go check while I’m in the shower.”


Ray watched his hot ass disappear into the bathroom. Damn, his cock perked up all over again. He hadn’t been this into a guy in…Well, he couldn’t even say. He got out of bed, pulled on his clothes and walked out to the living room to check on his car. 4


There was one other couple and a family seated before the Teppan chef cooking their food. Nick didn’t pay any attention to them, so neither did Ray. He only had eyes for Nick, anyway. They’d both ordered steak and lobster from the chef and applauded at the appropriate moments when the performing chef did his little tricks.


Chapter 13