Sex can be a dangerous business. So can love. On the worst day of his life, Wren Gallagher wants oblivion when he steps into Tricks for a drink. When a mysterious stranger steps up to pay his tab, he offers Wren the key to fulfilling his dreams of prosperity and true love. But appearances are not always what they seem. His savior owns the escort agency ? Louer, and he wants the young and handsome Wren as part of his stable of men-for-hire. Down on his luck, Wren figures, why not? He needs the money. When he joins, though, he doesn't count on meeting Rufus, another escort with whom he falls hopelessly in love. But their love story will have to overcome the obstacles of not only trading love for money, but ? Louer's dark -- and deadly -- secrets.

A Dangerous Game

“Nah. I just know an addict when I see one. I’ll see you up there.” Rufus turned and headed through the revolving doors.


Wren lit up, thinking he would have to give these things up, maybe as soon as he finished the pack he held in his hand.


Upstairs, Wren found Rufus lounging on the bed, remote control pointed at the flat-screen, surfing through the channels.


“What are you in the mood for? Comedy? Crime? Reality? You want to watch Crazy Ex-Girlfriend?”


Wren wanted to say he was in the mood for another fuck, for the feeling of Rufus deep inside him once more. But he knew, somehow, that would not be the right thing to say, so he simply sat down on the bed next to Rufus, their shoulders touching. “I don’t know. You pick. I’ll probably just fall asleep anyway.”


“Not on my bed, you won’t.” Rufus nudged him, pretty hard, off the bed. “Let’s just chill for now. You in your bed. Me in mine. Cool?”


Chapter 37