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

There was a soft, plopping sound just as the man who had been chasing Derek turned into the alley. He spun halfway around then fell to his knees. The man who had fired the shot was beside Derek’s attacker seconds later. He pulled the attacker’s hands behind him, and Derek heard two clicks.


“You all right?” Derek’s savior asked, looking over at him.


At that moment, a second man appeared at the end of the alley. “Everything okay?” he asked.


By that time a small crowd had gathered on the sidewalk, only to be told by the second man there was nothing to see and to move on.


Regaining some of his composure, Derek asked, “Who are you?”


“John Larson,” the man replied. “My partner’s Alan Park.”


“Okay. Why are you…? How did you…?” Derek shook his head in bewilderment.


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