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

“I’m really sorry,” Edwin murmured. “I didn’t mean to worry you. I didn’t mean to blow you off. I’m sorry I was such an asshole today.”


“I would have appreciated a phone call, but…I don’t think you’re an asshole.”


“Can I have a chance to make all of this up to you?” Edwin asked.


“We don’t need to talk about this right now.”


Carson shifted, settling his head on Edwin’s shoulder. “Why?”


“Because it’s more pleasant than talking about my dream.” Or about that afternoon. Or about Cooper. The more time he spent thinking about Carson, the less energy and attention he had for Cooper. Especially since it seemed like Cooper was gone for the night.


“Okay. How would you like to make it up to me?”


“I want to take you out to dinner…”


“Shh. I want to take you out to dinner, okay?”


“I want to take you somewhere nice. Like Dal Rae. Someplace with great food and a real sense of history.”


Chapter 60