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

“Hey, the parade’s just about over. What do you want to do today?”


Kyle smiled a little. It was a welcome change from the far-too-serious expression of a few moments ago. “You know what I’d love to do? Can we go to the beach?”


“I don’t want to go swimming. I just want to walk along the beach with you. Please?”


He looked so damn cute and hopeful. How in the hell could he say no? Dave had a feeling he’d always have trouble saying no to Kyle about anything.


“Okay, okay,” Dave said, laughing. “Let’s get dressed in warm clothing, and we’ll go. We can take my bike.”


Kyle hesitated but said nothing for a moment. Then he shrugged. “Maybe we should take the truck.”


“Well, we could, but the truck needs gas, and the bike’s ready. It’ll be okay, babe.”


“All right, dude, but only if you promise not to speed like a demon.”


“I told you before…I’m a safe driver,” Dave said, pretending to be affronted.


Chapter 23