Edwin Masters has spent his entire life lusting after one car -- a 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider 2600. When he finally buys one, it changes the entire shape and meaning of his world. The car comes with a guest, and the restless spirit is awakened by Edwin.<br><br>Cooper James, the young man who died behind the wheel forty-seven years earlier, haunts the Spider and he wants a life. He wants Edwin. So he reaches out, sucking Edwin into a deepening abyss by exploiting demons from a past Edwin can't break from.<br><br>Edwin resists, struggling against the phantom in favor of an attractive, exciting young man who wants to be with him, Carson Heston. Carson holds the key to Edwin's salvation, but every time he gets close, Cooper terrorizes him. Edwin knows he'll be lost forever if he submits to Cooper's dark promise of release and relief, but that might be the only way to save Carson's life.

On a Bruised Road

Edwin resolved to do whatever he could to tighten security. If that meant keeping the narcotics in a more secure safe, putting bulletproof glass over the counter, and hiring a security guard, he would do it. Claire didn’t need to feel unsafe.


He glanced out the door to make sure she was still waiting for him, and stopped short when he realized she wasn’t alone. She stood near the Alfa Romeo, her arms folded, her mouth pulled into an amused, if shy smile. The man responsible for that smile was tall, blond, and had a muscular yet slim build. Edwin knew that if he were close enough, he would see the young man had stunning green eyes. And he was leaning against the Spider like he owned it.


Momentarily forgetting about the additional security measures, Edwin rushed out of the small building. “Hey!”


Claire turned around, her smile fading. “Is there something wrong?”


Chapter 14