Meet two men who need each other’s help but don’t realize it until it’s almost too late.<br><br>Noah is gay and terrified someone might find out. So much so that when he was blackmailed with pictures of himself with another man, instead of coming clean, he left his SEAL team without a word.<br><br>The other man is openly gay Mason, a former Marine and now part of the FBI’s Joint Terrorist Task force. It takes eight years after their first meeting in the desert for a chance event bring the two men together again. Now Noah must decide if he’s ready to accept who he is or if it’s easier to cut and run. Can they navigate the obstacles in their path to build a relationship? And why does the thought of that scare them more than investigating a group of terrorists?

In His Sights

He filled a tumbler a little over three quarters of the way, downed it in two gulps, then debated about refilling it. His thoughts went to Mason and how he’d explain his drinking; he decided he’d just have to have beer to get the rest of the way gone.


With beer in hand, he headed back to the bathroom. Once inside he closed and locked the door, then peered in the mirror. What he saw disappointed him. His gaze seemed hollow, his complexion pale. Mason would definitely have questions when he got home.


Noah splashed cold water on his face. It helped immediately. He did it again, then stood up straight. The chill had given him some color back. It would have to do. He glimpsed at his watch, not sure why, and realized Mason would be home soon. He needed to get moving and get the fire going.


Chapter 54