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

“Yeah, maybe if you’re lucky I’ll call you sometime.” Wren punched in the number, giving Rufus a lazy and nonchalant grin, wondering if Rufus could hear his hammering heart or see how much he wanted to actually jump for joy, a move Wren thought he had never literally contemplated until this very moment.


“I guess that’s it, then. You be careful. Okay, man?” Wren paused at the now open door.


Rufus only nodded. “You going or what?”


Wren started out the door and had just about closed it when he stopped, dropped his bag, whirled around, and poked his head back into the studio. Rufus glanced up expectantly.


Wren paused for a moment, asking himselfif this was something he actually wanted to do, to give voice to. In the end his desire to know was strong enough to outweigh any concerns about sounding like a lovesick teenage girl.


Chapter 59