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

“I’m quite sure.” Ivan pushed the sleeves of his long-sleeved T-shirt up to his elbows. He reached a large hand toward the ring with the bar keys hooked to Dave’s jeans. Dave removed them and handed them to Ivan.


“Hey,” Ivan called after him as he walked toward the office.


“That boy, are you sleeping with him?”


Dave’s cheeks grew very hot. “What if I am?”


Ivan grinned, showing perfect white teeth. He shrugged. “Just wanted to know if he’s available. He’s very cute.”


Dave frowned in annoyance. “He is most definitely not available. Especially to you.”


“Okay, okay, no worries, Dave. I would never step on your toes.”


Dave nodded but shot one last glare at his friend before entering the back office. The sound of soft snoring greeted him. Kyle’s dark head now rested on the desk. His mouth was slightly parted. Damn, he really was cute.


Dave gently touched his shoulder to wake him. Kyle bolted upright with a startled gasp, his eyes wide. His skin had gone very white.


Chapter 16