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

They walked to the office and got coffee. Then they settled in and called the meeting. Lennon called an early meeting, which Ben figured was petty on his part because champagne hangovers were a bitch. Rada and Townsend sauntered in at the same time, and Townsend’s eyes definitely had that bloodshot look to them.


“Thanks for joining me,” Lennon said, in a slightly louder voice than normal. That wasn’t necessary. Ben had to shake his head at Lennon’s minor cruelty. “I think that we need to establish certain guidelines and limits right now, to make sure we’re all on the same page. Does that seem reasonable to you?”


Townsend took a deep, shuddering breath. His skin had a distinctly gray tone to it, and Ben made sure the trash barrel was nearby. “I definitely think we need to establish some ground rules.”


Chapter 55