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

“Yeah, that option doesn’t exactly take the whole keep-the-business-running thing into account, but you know—details, right?” Lennon snorted. “So since this is absolutely happening, how do we do it as safely as possible?”


Ben glowered at both Lennon and Rada for a full minute before leaning forward and getting to work. “Okay. I’m going to advocate for taking three vehicles, all identical. Bannerman won’t know which one you’re in, which will go a long way toward keeping you safe on the road. You said you trust the staff at the Plaza.”


“I do. They host dignitaries and even presidents.” Lennon kept his face neutral. He didn’t want to rub his victory in.


“Okay. I’m going to have to talk to them, obviously, but we’ll go with that. While you’re there, I’m going to be stuck to your side like glue. It’ll be downright creepy. If you thought you were going to pick someone up or reconnect with an old flame, think again.”


Lennon met Ben’s eye. “Seriously?”


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