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

“I know you think you won’t but imagine if you could take out someone truly terrible without having to risk anyone else’s life. Just a few nanobots and there would be no civilian deaths at all.”


“Right. Sure. Because there are never any consequences to assassinating a world leader.” Rada shook her head. “I’m sure there’ve been times when it’s been tempting. You might have even pulled it off a time or two. But it never solves the problem and only causes more.”


“I’m tired.” Lennon didn’t open his eyes. “I’d like to rest.”


Townsend grabbed his file. “Just think about what I said, would you?” He headed for the door.


Rada kissed Lennon’s forehead again and followed. “Stay safe.”


Ben hesitated. “I have to stay with you, Len. I can’t—I can’t let you get hurt again. I can’t.” Now, in the faux privacy of the hospital room, Ben could feel the tears just behind his eyes. “I almost lost you.”


“You lost me ten years ago, Ben.” Lennon’s eyes flickered open. “Do you want me to join up?”


Chapter 44