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

Edward didn’t mind giving me the number. Knowing him, he was probably glad to, because he probably wanted to see me as addicted as he was. Edward was very handsome, you see, but under that gorgeous blond facade lurked a monster, something not pretty at all. Just a selfish thing. Edward wore blinders. He didn’t really know how to relate to people beyond satisfying his own needs. He could be absolutely charming, but I learned fast that the charm was nothing more than a means to an end.


Never mind. I didn’t get any sexually transmitted diseases, or even a cold, from Edward. But he did infect me, and his giving me the number for Sam was the final entree for the disease of addiction.


Chapter 50