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

“So I’m told. Sometimes he surprises me, but hey. What do I know? I’m just an old Air Force guy. This guy, he can’t find Astrakhan on the map, but he can design molecule sized robots that patch up broken spines and talk about them in three languages.” Townsend chuckled and shook his head. “I’ve got to say, I’ve never had a charge I’ve liked so much before.”


“Really?” Ben knew that his tone was flat. He couldn’t help it.


“Don’t worry, bro. I’m not going to cross any lines. I’m not like that. This guy, though. He’s just so damn sweet, you know? He’s got a smile that just lasts for days.” Townsend sighed. “Sometimes you regret things about this job, you know?” He patted Ben on the shoulder. “I’ll send you the details in the morning. You look beat.”


“Thanks, man.” Ben watched as Townsend left the house.


Chapter 7