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 shouldn’t have been watching his walk. As we climbed into the taxi, there was a lust-filled ache in my teeth and shoulders. My eyes felt unfocused, and my breath came shallow. I’d never been alone with Emil. It wasn’t the time for me to be consumed with need for him. I required a clear head to bargain with the handsome aerialist.


We arrived in Staré Město, the old town, with its churches and red roofs, and walked through the crowds. He stopped in front of an ancient clock, a famous one, to watch it strike. It was like a mechanical puppet show featuring a figure of death tolling the hour. It was dark and fascinating, but it reminded me of the uncertain fate of my circus. More than once Emil’s hand “happened” to graze mine. Even his barest touch made me inhale and sigh. Soon we sat down inside a busy café. I ordered us wine.


“I’ve heard you want to leave, Emil. I’d be sorry to see you go. Why must you?”


Chapter 60