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

My eye was immediately drawn to the alerts email, because there was only one that I hadn’t disabled. I clicked it open and read through it before I reached for my phone and dialed his number. We hadn’t spoken in three weeks, and I had no idea if he’d answer, but that didn’t matter. What I had read set me on edge, and I needed to talk to him.


“Jared! Hi!” Brandon answered on the third ring and sounded happy, though tired.


“Are you all right?” I didn’t mean to growl out the question, but I didn’t try to hold it back.


Brandon huffed out a breath. “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.”


“Sorry, sir.” Brandon was instantly contrite. “I’m fine, Jared. It was just a bump on the head.”


Chapter 29