Three years ago, Lyle made a mistake that cost him his freedom, and almost his life. Now, sick to death of watching his father love the man that Lyle wanted, Lyle accepts an offer to leave Wolf, WY, behind and see what life in Washington, DC,. can do for him instead.<br><br>When Lyle comes across a seductive, attractive stranger with a fascinating yet terrifying view of humanity, he's more than intrigued. It doesn't take Lyle long to realize that Arius isn't just playing games, though, and when Lyle runs across a secret in Arius' lair he has no choice but to flee, even knowing his actions will enrage Arius.<br><br>On the run, with only a psychic's second sight and his own instinct to help him, Lyle has nowhere to go but home. The only question is, will they have him when he shows up.

Wolf, en Garde

“I don’t believe you for a second,” Arius said. “Even if you are a dog and, as such, loyal to a fault so deep it could cause tectonic destruction. See, I am a people watcher, pup, and I’m very good at it. And I see the way your eyes darken when you say the word ‘Committee.’“ He repeated it, smacking his lips, widening his eyes, and offering so much tone to the word it could have summoned demons. “Committee…” He smirked and shoulder-bumped Lyle lightly. “It’s oddly similar to the way they darken when you speak of your father. What happened? Does it have something to do with his flutterfly?”


Chapter 20