Puzzle maker Peter Find isn't thinking about falling in love anytime soon. Truth be told, he's happy with his job, his mundane life, and being single. He works, has a few drinks at The Hoffstetter Inn after his shifts, and spends quality time alone in his small apartment.<br><br>Then a mystery man by the name of Waverly "Wave" Yorkshire introduces himself to Pete at the inn. Unfortunately Wave has the wrong guy on his radar. This doesn't stop Pete from thinking him charming, and Pete begins to follow and spy on the man.<br><br>Soon Pete's new hobby gets out of hand, though. He finds himself mixed up with a few ugly Russians, government secrets, and a heap of danger. Will Pete live long enough to have The Charmer as his boyfriend? Or will Wave's secrets cause his early demise?

The Charmer

Ira’s not in my apartment when I get home. He leaves a note for me on the table.


“Fucking Lou tonight. He’s begging for it. The guy can’t get enough of me. Wants to ride my dick like a cowboy. I’ll let him. Maybe you and I can get some bro-time in tomorrow evening and play some video games? I’m free. Let me know.”


It’s no longer a nice evening. Two windows are open inside the apartment, and the April wind glides offthe Allegheny and blows inwards. The wind is chilly. Fresh thunder booms in the distance, coming to the city for a short visit. I eat a low-calorie frozen dinner and think about going to Pumpers Gym for an hour-long workout. Instead, I jump on my laptop and the semen-smelling sofa (thanks to Ira) and do something I told myself I would not do: homework on Waverly Yorkshire.


Just as Ira has said, it’s easy to find details on Wave, mostly because of his odd name.


Chapter 5