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 same routine happened the following day, only this time, on his way back to the kitchen, Mario beckoned him over to his table.


“Yes, sir. I started a few days ago,” Derek replied with a mixture of defiance and deference.


Derek shrugged. “It’s a job. What more can I say.”


“True.” Mario smiled, before returning his attention to his companions.


“Kissing up to the boss’s nephew?” Carl asked when Derek returned to the kitchen.


“Nope. I guess he wanted to find out who I was, though come to think of it, he didn’t ask my name.”


“He’s just showing off to his uncle that he’s ‘involved’ in the restaurant. As if.”


Chuckling, Derek went back to prepping for the cooks. But when he glanced into the main room of the restaurant, he saw Mario studying him. The man turned away when he realized Derek was looking. Interesting. I wonder what that was all about?


Chapter 37