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

“Secondly, Lennon Perig is not an asset. He’s a private citizen. He’s not employed by the government. He’s not a government contractor. He’s purely civilian, and he’s not obligated to respond to orders from anyone in the NSA.” Ben found that he’d clenched his hands into fists at his sides and forced himself to release them.


“He’s an American. He’ll do what he’s told and he’ll like it.” Townsend waved a hand.


Ben blinked at his colleague. “Did you just sit out of Civics classes when you were in school, or don’t they have those in Maryland?” He leaned against the door. “That’s not how we work here. Last time I looked at what we actually do, we defended the rights of civilians to live their lives and make their choices.”


Chapter 37