Actor Alex Lockhart’s career is in a good place. The roles are coming in, the work is steady, and everything is falling into place. Even his sex life, since Alex finally hooked up with another hot actor, Spencer Johns, and Spencer pushes every one of Alex’s buttons. Then, just when Alex is on the verge of landing an exciting role, he learns the part went to Spencer. And Spencer didn’t even bother to mention he was up for the part. Feeling furious and betrayed, with one punch Alex takes their sudden feud public. Hollywood is abuzz with their rivalry. When a chance at a great independent movie comes up, Alex can’t turn down the role, even if Spencer is also slated to be in it. Beneath his outward hate and loathing for Spencer simmers hurt and a desperate want Alex can’t seem to quell. But as he tries to hold onto the hurt and anger, Alex learns Spencer isn’t quite what he thought. Can burning desire and want be enough to put out the flames of Alex’s rage?

Something Like Want

I took a long, deliberate step backward.


Spencer’s face fell. Then he gave a sad sort of smile and dropped his hands from my body.


I grabbed his wrist and tugged him toward the front of the house.9


It was a wonder we made it into the house without anyone noticing. There was a moment when we almost got caught, but it was Milo leaving through the back door with another tray of food and he didn’t pay us any attention. I dragged Spencer up the stairs, and he crowded me the moment we stepped into the hall. I didn’t hesitate to go into his room, simply pushed his door open and let our momentum carry us through. I turned fast as soon as he shut the door.


Chapter 25