Three young men from very different homes, just coming into their own sexuality, bond at a time when information about homosexuality is scarce to the average teen. Their strong connection cannot survive high school and heartache, however, and their triangle collapses under the weight of prejudice and a need to escape.<br><br>Ten years later, Tucker is bitter and hurt by all the tragedy in his life since those long ago happier days. Reclusive, somewhat animalistic, and completely content to stay that way, he’s brought up short by an unexpected confrontation with the past and feelings that won't stay buried.

Fur, Feathers, and Claws

He looked over at Zeb and the others. “Take couple of deep breaths,” he told himself. Tucker didn’t want to upset anyone else. He smiled and nodded.


“That smile is faker than some of the plastic trees around here.” Olivia knew him the best out of anyone there.


“No doubt.” Sam would see it, too. Actually, Tucker knew he wasn’t fooling anyone. “But if he needs us, he’ll let us know.”


The lizard still had RJ’s attention, when Tucker turned his back to them. It walked across RJ’s expensive shoes, and the look on his face as he quaked in them was priceless. Tucker grinned for real—until one of the jerk’s pricy loafers came up off the ground.


Chapter 35