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

Shifting, he stared up at what he could see of the sky through the bushes.


What do I do, once I get to Denver? Hope I see something I remember? Hope I can find somewhere to stay? I didn’t plan this too well, but damn it, I couldn’t just sit around up there wondering. Wondering who Iam. Wondering who killed Michael. He chuckled softly. Wondering if I’m being stupid doing this. I’m hardly an adult. What do I know about—anything when it comes down to it?


That thought depressed him. He had the feeling he’d just jumped into a hornet’s nest feet first and didn’t know how or what to do next.


But I am here, and I’m not turning back. Somehow I will find out who I am, and who my family was. I don’t know how, but I will.


“How old are you, kid?” the man behind the counter asked.


Derek lied, maybe. He wasn’t sure. “Sixteen-and-a-half.”


“No, sir, but I think I could flip burgers without messing up.”


Chapter 13