Rookie police officer Sean Patton’s world is turned upside down when he’s shot while out on a domestic dist28ce call. Sean is saved by his ballistic vest but is still injured, emotionally and physically. To make matters worse, he has to hide his sexuality.<br><br>His girlfriend, an attorney seven years his senior, is his saving grace, nursing him with good deeds and plenty of loving. He also enjoys the attentions of his best friend Jeremy, who was his lover college. And things are further complicated by his sexy and muscled captain, who admits to being bisexual, too.<br><br>Unfortunately in 1970s America, being anything other than straight is not on the menu. What’s a new officer to do? Will he lose his girlfriend when she discovers he’s attracted to men, too?

Officer Needs Assistance

I took a cab to his apartment, feeling beyond depressed. His family lived on the eleventh floor. The building look clean and in adequate condition, but I was surprised when his mother opened the door. They had sleek, modern furniture and a flat screen TV. I suspected Marc’s mother was wearing real pearls.


She clapped her hands. “You have his hat! He’ll be so happy.” She yelled for him, I think, and then motioned for me to sit on their black velvet couch. I did come in, but I remained standing.


Marc came out wearing a baby-blue T-shirt and old jeans. He looked like he hadn’t slept, but he was still breathtaking. I sighed.


“Here’s your stuff,” I said, handing him his textbook, phone, and hat.


He gave me a sweet smile and said, “Thank you” in a quiet voice.


Chapter 12