Ten years ago, Maxwell you-can-just-call-me Clark thought he would spend his life as a military man. But his world turned into a nightmare when a suicide bomber destroyed Clark's career. It's been a long road to recovery, but now Clark finally has peace. His bar, Glow, is the place to be in the city of New Amsterdam; Lucian Gray, the son of the mayor, employs Clark as a confidential information man; and Clark’s side venture as part-owner of a BDSM club is quite the profitable release. Clark’s life is a good one, so long as no one gets too close.<br><br>Then a man walks into Glow who will forever change Clark’s rules and reality. Thinking Professor Daniel Germain is just another handsome face ripe for Clark’s kind of good time, Clark puts on his smoothest moves. When the professor turns him down, Clark goes on the hunt, and what he discovers shows him that even the deepest wounds can be healed by submitting to love.

Hearts Under Fire

“Mm…mmph…yes…please, Master…” The words were high-pitched and muffled, and Clark felt them like electric shocks. Daniel groaned and leaned into the couch, and Clark had to catch his balance as his body mimicked the motion. Daniel placed his right arm about Adam’s head and shoulders, while his left petted the warm, flawless skin of Adam’s back.


Meanwhile, Tristan teased Adam and shifted closer to use both hands and roll the condom over Adam’s cock. Adam responded predictably; Clark could hear him moaning from where he stood.


Frowning, Clark looked down at his nearly-empty glass. He should enjoy the show. He should leave before the memories got any worse. He should return to the bar and act like he wasn’t bothered. He should walk over to Daniel and kiss him while Adam worked in his lap.


Too many conflicting impulses, and Clark felt worry gnaw at his insides when he heard another sound like a gunshot. It wasn’t real, but it was a warning.


Chapter 32