While working security for a popular prime time television show, reservist Jared Connors meets guest star Brandon Culpepper. They are immediately drawn to each other, quickly discovering they are what the other needs.<br><br>Even though Brandon is in town only for the duration of his guest-starring role, the men have a short-term affair. When the filming is finished, however, it’s harder to let go than either expected, but Brandon has to leave for another role.<br><br>Their resolve for their relationship to be over is soon tested when each realizes their emotions are more involved than they thought. But figuring out a way for their very different lives to fit together seems an impossible task. Can they trust each other enough to find a long-term solution?

Something Like Trust

“What’s going on?” I wasn’t ashamed that I put a hint of command in that question. He needed to tell me what in the fuck had him so upset and I needed to know now. Because to me it sounded like this Cas person was going to out him, something I was vehemently against, and if that was the case, this agent was going to be in for a world of hurt.


“Hang on a s-sec,” Brandon said, his voice shaking.


“No, I won’t—” I was interrupted by him holding up his hand. I squinted at him, staring him down, but he wasn’t looking at me. He had his eyes on the phone. “Brandon,” I growled.


“Just wait,” he pleaded, not sounding intimidated in the least. I’d have to fix that.


I opened my mouth to growl some more when his phone rang in his hand. Surprisingly, some of the tension left his body. He leaned against me as he tapped at the screen.


“Hey,” he answered without putting the phone to his ear.


Chapter 18