Hotshot defense attorney James Scott always follows his gut -- even when it tells him an obviously guilty man is a victim himself. Homicide detective Owen Duke doesn't have time for gut feelings -- he lives by logic and evidence. And all the evidence tells him that Scott's client is guilty of the cold-blooded murder of a young ballerina.<br><br>Scott, a notorious media darling, is willing to risk his reputation and his career on the kid's innocence. But his undeniable charm is not enough to save his client's life. He needs Owen Duke, a man who stands for truth and justice, even if the detective hates Scott and his gut feelings.<br><br>What's supposed to be an open-and-shut case quickly becomes a quagmire of lies, murder, and rotting corruption. Suddenly, instead of being a thorn in Duke's side, James Scott is the only person in San Francisco the detective can trust. As the attraction between them deepens, they race to save an innocent man, but can they save their own hearts in the process?

Pas de Deux

“If this is your idea of paying me back for the massage last night, you have my blessing.”


“Well…not just that.” Scott fumbled Duke’s pants open, pulling down the zipper to get to Duke’s straining erection. He dragged his tongue across the base of his cock and over the rough hair, taking a deep breath as he did so. Later that night he would drag Duke into the shower and diligently clean and lick and nibble at every inch of his body. But before that, he was going to indulge his desire for Duke’s perfect cock.


Chapter 59