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

Tony got up and within a minute was gone.


Wren remained on the couch, staring at Rufus. “Now you want to tell me the truth? What’s going on? I may not be as pretty as Tony, but I’m at least as bright. So trust me.”


Rufus chuckled. “You’re brighter. A lot.” He sat back down next to Wren. “Remember when I heard about Evan Maple’s death?”


“Yeah, you disappeared—for the whole night. I was worried about you.”


“I’m sorry, little man. But see, Evan and I were close.”


Wren couldn’t help it. In spite of the danger, in spite of the loss, in spite of all that was going on, he couldn’t stop the very primal stab of jealousy that caused him to shift on the couch.


Chapter 75