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. “We’re both pretty amazing. I’m going to sleep well tonight.”


“Hmm.” He yawned again. “Not sure. You going to make it for me?”


“Yep. If I were your doctor I’d make you yogurt and fruit.”


“Since I’m your lover I want to impress you with my culinary skills. Waffles?”


“Sounds good.” Nick’s stomach grumbled. “I’m kind of hungry now. Sounds crazy after the dinner we ate. Sex does it to me.”


Ray chuckled. “I can’t move. Can you wait until I recover? I’ll make you grilled cheese.”


Nick smiled and snuggled up next to Ray. “Yeah. I could so get used to this.” 5


Ray woke to the most intense sensations in his cock. A hot, moist mouth closed over the tip, drawing it in and down a throat. He kept his eyes closed, thinking if he opened them, the incredible dream would end and he’d wake up alone as he usually did.


Chapter 16