At sixteen Derek loses his memory -- and his family -- in an accident. He's rescued by the reclusive Michael. Then he begins the long journey to discover his past. <br><br>In Denver, Derek finds a job, a place to live, and trouble when someone attempts to kidnap him. Members of the Company help him escape and later recruit him. Ending up in New Orleans, he's nineteen and working undercover when he's teamed with Brad, who teaches him the joys of sex. Heartbroken when he thinks Brad has found another man, Derek transfers to Denver. <br><br>At twenty-four, Derek is still with the Company when he remembers more about the accident, leading to shocking revelations about his father. Then Brad is sent to Denver on a job. Can Derek trust Brad's love again while working with him on the assignment?

D-Boy

The first thing he saw was money, several thick wads of bills, one of hundreds, the rest of twenties.


Taking them out, he looked at what was underneath them and frowned. It was a gun. Not that he knew anything about guns, but to his unpracticed eye, it looked very lethal. He took it out as well, and a small box of ammo, setting them by the cash. The last thing in the box was a sheaf of papers. He lifted them out and went over to the sofa. He tried to read the top one and realized he was so tired his sight was blurring when he tried to make out the small print.


Tomorrow, first thing in the morning. Now I need to sleep. If I can.


He put everything back in the box in reverse order, closed it, and hid it underneath his bed. Then he crawled into the sleeping bag and despite his fear he wouldn’t sleep, he did.


Chapter 4