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

Mario tossed some cash on the table to pay for their drinks and got up. Derek followed him through the room to the exit, glancing quickly at the bar as they passed it. Brad was deep in conversation with the bartender, or so it seemed, but he caught Derek’s glance in the back-bar mirror and gave a miniscule nod.


“Where are we going?” Derek asked when they were in Mario’s car.


“Hang on,” Mario said sharply. “It’s not what you’re thinking. He and I are in business together. I think we could use you. And before you ask why, let’s just say I’m a good judge of character and—” he grinned “—you’re not quite as on the up-and-up as you’d like people to think. At least that’s myreading of you. Am I right?”


“I’m no crook, but yeah, if there’s money involved and I can make some of it safely—if that’s whereyou’re going with this.”


Chapter 39