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

Derek parked in the lot behind Annie’s, and after getting out, approached the back door of the diner with a mixture of hope and trepidation.


What if she’s not here? What if she doesn’t believe me if she is? What if…?


Taking a deep breath, he opened the door and stepped inside. She had been right; there were only a few customers there at the moment. He looked around for a woman sitting by herself in a booth. There were two, both in their early to mid-forties. Hesitantly, he approached the first one. She glanced up then returned to the book she was reading while she ate.


As he walked toward the other woman, he saw she was studying him intently. When he got to the booth, she said, “You have her hazel eyes—and his mouth and hair.” She nodded the bench across from her. “Please sit down.” He sat and she steepled her fingers, looking at him. “Talk to me.”


Chapter 54