When Ryker arrives in Puerto Rico with his friend Mitch, all he’s anticipating are a few days of luxurious accommodation and an exciting place to discover. The last thing he expects is to find he has an immediate attraction to one of the hotel staff, the handsome and flirtatious Alejandro, who appears to be equally interested in him. After spending a day with Alejandro hiking a difficult trail, Ryker finds his attraction deepening, though he knows it can’t be more than a holiday romance between them. And he can’t help but feel Alejandro is hiding something. Despite being warned not to leave the complex after dark, he follows Alejandro one night and discovers a world he never imagined existed. And the attraction between them becomes something much deeper. But that’s the least of his worries when it becomes apparent something dark and deadly is stalking him.

Metamorphosis

“I think I’m cute, intelligent, and amazing. I also think I’m right, bro.”


“Smug bastard.” Ryker laughed out loud. It was hard to retain a bad mood with Mitch around. His long-time friend knew him too well.6


Settled at his table in the restaurant, Ryker wasn’t surprised to find that he was the first to arrive. He’d already sat in the bar for over half an hour, sipping at a Negroni. He ordered another from the attentive waiter and was just raising it to his lips when movement caught his eye. He lowered the glass slowly, barely aware of it.


From across the restaurant, Alejandro sauntered toward him. His black silk shirt was slashed in a deep V, displaying an expanse of smooth, tanned skin. His white cotton pants hung low on his hips and hugged his pelvis jealously.


Chapter 18