A brilliant scientist out to save the world. A jaded agent looking to save the one he lost. And a conspiracy that spans oceans, reaching into the deepest parts of American national security. Lennon is a genius. He’s devoted his energy and his time to designing products to save lives. He’s gotten rich doing it, too. This time he’s created something to revolutionize war, crime, and policing -- a bullet that heals. He’s on top of the world and the one thing he needs is someone to share it with. The one he loved disappeared without a trace years ago, and until he gets closure he can’t commit. Ben is an agent with an agency so secretive for years people didn’t know it existed. He screwed up years ago and fell in love with the man he was supposed to be guarding. Now his lost love is in danger again. He’s developed a product bad actors all over the world will want to get their hands on. When Ben’s superiors order him back to Lennon’s side, he goes without hesitation. There’s only one catch -- Lennon can’t know he’s there. When one of those bad actors strikes, all the rules go out the window. Can Lennon overcome his mistrust once he knows the truth about Ben? When the enemy turns up the heat, will Ben manage to save Lennon from people who want him to kill?

Under His Skin

“Excellent. You’ll be staying with Townsend. I suspect you’ll get along just fine. Don’t make waves, don’t get caught, and you have full discretion to use whatever force you deem necessary to keep the target safe.” Dickinson passed Ben a thumb drive. “That should contain all of the information you need. Drive up, don’t fly. You’ll need whatever hardware you can carry.”


That brought a grim smile to Ben’s face. If someone was threatening Lennon, Ben was going to make sure he used every bit of hardware in his arsenal. “I’ll leave as soon as possible, sir.”


He left Dickinson’s office and headed home to pack. He needed clothes that would blend in with what people wore in Boston and Cambridge. A suit might be appropriate every once, but casual wear would work for him more often. He had enough of both to get him through. He got his weapons hidden in the car, threw his suitcase and his laptop into the trunk, and headed north.


Chapter 6