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

“I didn’t mean to. I was just teasing you.”


Derek sighed. “I know. I’m sorry.”


“If I promise not to do it again, would you be okay with hitting up another bar?”


“I think you’ll like it. No tourists—or at least not many.”


They walked a few blocks up Bourbon until Brad took a left, heading toward Rampart. Just before they gotthere, he stopped in front of a small bar. The doors were open and Derek could hear the sound of a band coming from inside. Instead of entering, however, Brad led the way around to the back. There was a smallpatio with a few tables, only one of which was occupied at the moment.


“Sit,” Brad said, picking the table farthest from the back door into the bar, which was also wide open. “I’ll get us something to drink.”


Chapter 28