Dave Johnson is closing up his bar in the early hours of the morning when he rescues a young Goth who identifies himself only as Kyle. When Dave realizes Kyle has nowhere to go, he offers to let the young man stay at his place.<br><br>Kyle is sexy and surrounded by mystery, and rather tight-lipped about it all. But he soon worms his way into Dave's life and heart. Yet dark secrets have a way of coming out at the most inopportune times, and Kyle's past life may catch up to the men sooner than either of them expected.

Beyond the Norm

Besides Dave’s place, the strip mall housed a dry cleaners, a nail spa, a florist, and a pet store. Only a handful of cars were parked in front of the other storefronts. He didn’t spot any people outside other than Dave, who stood outside the truck, holding the door open, peering in at him.


“Yeah. Can you open the bar door first? Then I’ll get out.”


“Kyle…” Dave clearly wanted to question his odd behavior, but with a sigh he slammed his truck door, walked over to the bar, and put the key in the lock in the door.


Kyle cracked the passenger side door. “Do you see anyone?”


“Do you see anyone watching or whatever?”


“No. Come on, Kyle, get out,” Dave said impatiently.


Chapter 14