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

“How does a kid your age manage to get himself in such a mess?”


Derek smiled wryly. “It wasn’t easy.”


“So what do you need from me, other than a safe place to leave some of your stuff?”


“That’s it. I don’t want to get you in trouble with whoever’s looking for me.”


“They were here today, I think. Not the man from yesterday but another one. He came in, ordered coffee and something to eat, then sat in the back booth for way too long, just watching everyone—especially anyone who looked even remotely close to your age.”


Derek hissed in a breath. “Then I’d better get my ass out of here and not come back.”


“Or—” Mel looked thoughtful “—you could do your own watching, from the roofs across the street. Ifyou see the men, you could try following them.”


“I’m not a spy,” Derek replied, with a bit of a laugh. “Still, it might not be a bad idea.”


“Better than just running and hiding. You won’t learn a damned thing that way.”


Chapter 18