Deepan vowed never to come back to Seattle after surviving the hell that was high school. Being a gay Muslim doesn't go down well with anyone. But the temptation of a better paid job in his hometown was too great, and now Deepan finds he's either brought a stalker with him or the stalker is already here. And things are escalating. When his only salvation lies in his former crush, Deepan finds his lust hasn't gone away. In fact, with time, it's only grown more intense.<br><br>Karl had a high-flying career as a baseball star until injury forced him out. Now he's a cop, and going back to school isn't what he has in mind when he's called to a scene where a former classmate has been murdered in the middle of their high school reunion.<br><br>It isn't until he learns Deepan might be at the center of the case that Karl discovers what he really wants out of life. And who.

Resurfaced

“Deepan. I thought I talked to you last night. Your statement will be ready later for you to sign.”


“That’s not what I’m on about.” There was something in Deepan’s voice. He sounded troubled. “This is important. It could be relevant.”


What did he mean by that? Had Kenneth molested him again? Karl had forced Kenneth to go back to his hotel after he had been treated. Kenneth had still been very drunk and very angry when he got the $725 bill for his treatment. Karl had had to bite his lip to stop himself from laughing at Kenneth’s outrage.


Had he gone back out and gone after Deepan?


“I…” Karl cleared his throat. His mouth had gone dry. “I’m on my way home now. Where do you want to meet?”


“My place is closer to the precinct. You have my address.”


Then all Karl could hear was the dial tone.6


Chapter 19