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

Vince was now leaning against the wall beside him. With a quirk of his eyebrow, he asked under his breath, “Which one?”


Derek took another look around then very reluctantly pointed out the crying girl.


“Good choice. Now get out of here.”


When Derek did as he was ordered, he glanced back over his shoulder and saw Vince approach the girl. He forced himself to watch as Vince knelt beside her for a moment then stood, pulling her to her feet. Moments later they had gone around a corner, out of sight.


Derek fought the need to go after them. One girl versus a hundred kids. He kept repeating it over and over as he started the long walk back to his apartment building. It was the truth, but he didn’t have tolike it.


“Where are we going?” Derek asked, getting into Mario’s car.


“For a little spin. Don’t worry. You did a good job last night so I’m not going to be dumping your body in the river.” Mario laughed at his own joke.


Personally, Derek wasn’t amused but he smiled anyway.


Chapter 42