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

“What was that crash? Are you all right?”


“I’m fine. I knocked something over is all.”


“Dizzy queen.” Gabe laughs and begins to say something else, but I hang up. I’ll deal with the consequences later.


Right now I need to clean myself up and call Sam.


Wren didn’t even realize he was crying until he reached up and felt the damp on his face. The whole thing, this whole story—and he hoped to God it was just that, a story, but he knew it wasn’t, knew it deep in his gut—depressed him, making him feel more helpless and vulnerable.


Why wouldn’t Rufus come back? Wren had a need to help him, even if Rufus wasn’t aware of what he was doing.


Chapter 55