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 dealer opened the envelope, thumbed expertly through one of the packs of money it contained and nodded. “Till next time, kid. Keep your nose clean.” He chuckled at his joke, turned, and walked back up the alley.


Derek scooped up the packages, depositing them in the backpack and slung it over his shoulder. Only then did he say, “All clear.”


Brad joined him, holding a small tracking device in one hand. “Let’s move then,” he said, shedding the long, ragged overcoat he was wearing and taking off the ratty wig that helped make him look much older than he was. His hair was blond, and under the coat he’d been wearing jeans, a tank, and leathers.


They moved to the end of the alley. Derek peered carefully around the corner. “Black sedan, Mardi Gras beads hanging from the rearview mirror.”


“Doesn’t everyone do that?” Brad said sardonically, as they waited for the man to drive off.


Chapter 25