Brilliant art thief Merrick Davidson can steal anything, except Grant Silvan’s heart. Merrick has to keep Grant at arm’s length for fear of revealing his secret. When Merrick’s biggest rival exposes his secret to Grant, the rejected lover returns to win back his relationship with Merrick, but there are obstacles to overcome.<br><br>Wyatt Silvan, Grant’s father and Merrick’s employer, is after the famous seven Xanderclied paintings, which all contain clues to a treasure. If Merrick succeeds in obtaining all the paintings and find the treasure, he can retire as an art thief and start a normal, uncomplicated life with Grant.<br><br>Together, they hunt the paintings from art galleries to private collections, from city to city, dodging bullets and escaping from life threatening attacks. With danger all around and the FBI on their tails, will Wyatt and Merrick find the paintings and treasure they are looking for? Will Merrick realize love is the biggest treasure of it all, before it is too late?

Merrick the Art Thief

Dwain’s loft was above an art supply store downtown. Merrick found a parking place at the end of the street, then he slid in his earpiece.


“Do I get one?” Grant leaned up between them.


“No.” Wyatt looked at Grant. “You stay close to one of us, understand?”


“Yes.” Grant’s serious expression melted into a grin. “This is so exciting.”


Wyatt shook his head as he stepped out of the car.


Merrick got out, then fell into step with Grant as they headed to the door of the shop.


Merrick shook his head. “This isn’t a training session.”


Merrick stopped. “Look for anyone who seems to be watching us. Trust your gut. And if something goes wrong, stick to the story.”


“Just remember, your dad can hear me.”


Dubstep music filled the night with the bass thumping through Merrick as he approached the door. In the window, a note written in black Sharpie invited people to come on upstairs.


Chapter 32