Edward Kendrick

My name is Brant Colton. I'm a blackmailer -- a good one -- and I make no apologies for my chosen career.<br><br>One evening, at a very private club I belong to, I spotted a young man who piqued my interest. Why? Because he, Lorne Raynell, wasn't taking advantage of what the club had to offer. It took time, but I finally found out why. He was intent on finding out who murdered his brother.<br><br>The rest, as they say, is history. Our history.

Everyone Has Secrets

Lorne scrubbed the heels of his hands over his eyes, shaking his head.


“Brant,” Gavin said, reaching across the table to lay one hand on my arm. “Ease up on him. Okay? He’s new at this, to start with.”


“I’m no pro at it myself,” I told him. Gavin knew it was a lie, but thankfully he didn’t disagree with what I said.


“I’m freezing,” Gavin said. “Let’s get back to the motel and go over everything with a fine-toothed comb. We need to plan this down to the last second.” He stood, waiting for us.


Lorne hesitated. I have the feeling if he had his choice we’d all head home, despite the fact he wanted to find Kyler’s killer even more than Gavin and I did.


“It’s going to work,” I told him, coming around to where he was sitting. When he got up, I put my arm around his shoulders. Stupid, maybe, considering how I was starting to feel about him, but I wanted him to believe me.


Chapter 36