Beauty is in the eye of the master ...<br><br>Gideon Keel and Jesse Madding have seen dozens of gruesome crime scenes over the years, but nothing compares to the latest discovery -- a body put on horrific display. Clues in the apartment indicate that while the woman expired, party guests enjoyed rich caviar and expensive champagne. But there are no other clues about the victim or the culprits.<br><br>Empath Emma Coolidge is determined to save her sister from the same monsters Gideon and Jesse are hunting. And she’ll do anything for the two men who rescued her from a similar fate. The three plan a sting operation to infiltrate the small group of "art connoisseurs" by sadistically turning Jesse into a living work of art, but will it be enough to save Chicago from more vicious murders in the name of beauty?

Unveiled

“This is the address, time of the party, and instructions. Don’t be late. Cristi wants something colorful next time. You can contact me if you have any questions.”


Gideon nodded. “Great. Can I leave now?”


Gideon caressed Jesse’s spine reassuringly, and then began to tear the molding from his legs.14


The lamp was still on when Jesse opened his eyes, casting a low, golden light over Gideon’s body. He rolled to his side and propped his head up on his hand, happy to quietly watch his sleeping lover. It was rare to wake up before Gideon, and he didn’t know if he had slept for minutes or hours, but he wasn’t interested in going back to sleep—going back to the dark. He wasn’t interested in closing his eyes and being alone again.


Chapter 45