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

“Oh come on, I’m not going to tell you that.” Jamal scoffed. “I’m a professional. Besides, man, it’s not like the name she gave me is likely to be her real name. Right?”


“Of course.” Lennon forced a weak smile to his lips. “Had to try.”


“I get it.” Jamal rolled his shoulders as the strains of some singer-songwriter crap came tinkling out of the speakers. “I do. I mean, this is probably pretty far outside your area of expertise. You’ve spent your whole life in safety. You’ve lived in suburbs and cities, and in labs. You’ve never been in real danger before.”


Lennon frowned. “I’ve never been in a war zone.” He squeezed his briefcase. There wasn’t much else for him to hold onto right now. “If you think that a guy like me’s never been in danger, though…”


Chapter 9