Six years ago, Jarrett Kessel helped his best friend’s little brother deal with his family’s rejection when he came out. He saw potential in the tempestuous teenager. Talent. Then, they both moved on with their lives.<br><br>Now, the FBI needs Jarrett’s help. Sketch artist Eli Locke is their only lead in finding a killer, but he’s nowhere to be found. Though the Feds are convinced Jarrett is the best way to lure him out, he’s not so sure. Until they show him the web comic Eli has created, with a superhero who bears a striking resemblance to Jarrett.<br><br>When Eli gets an email out of the blue from the man who changed his life, he doesn’t even consider saying no to a meeting. Jarrett is even more amazing than he remembers, and the fact that he’s all right being the role model for the one thing that means the most to Eli is just icing on the cake. But the truth about the murder comes out, and even though he had nothing to do with it, Eli wants to run. It’s up to Jarrett to keep him from ruining his life for good, before the killer finds them both and does it first ...

Outlined in Ink

Eli’s body locked at the sight of Jarrett guiding his damp finger to his waiting mouth. The pressure when he sucked it in pulled a cry from Eli’s throat, his eyes widening at the sheer hunger in the gesture.


His brain refused to form the words he wanted. Everything was short-circuiting, all his intentions evaporating under Jarrett’s determined onslaught. They would be able to go at whatever pace Jarrett wanted. By the time they got to the bed, Eli was going to be putty in the man’s hands.


Jarrett was smiling when he released Eli’s finger. “I love how everything you’re feeling is right there on your face. There’s no having to guess with you. All I need to do is open my eyes, and I’ll know.”


“What…” He cleared his throat and forced the rest of it out. “What is it you think I’m feeling now?”


“Overwhelmed. Excited.” He pushed lightly against Eli’s chest, aiming him toward the bed. “Ready for me to stop messing around and fuck you senseless.”


Chapter 41