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

Cooper loved him. Edwin didn’t doubt that, regardless of what happened as a result of their bond. And wouldn’t it feel good to let it all go? To let the pain of living slip through his fingers in favor of something as strong as real love? People only feared death because it was an unknown. But Edwin knew exactly what would happen—he’d be young again. He’d be with Cooper. Nothing would be able to stop him. He’d go where he wanted, when he wanted, and he’d always have a companion at his side.


“You don’t have to do anything right now. Just please don’t make me leave you, Edwin. Not now that I’ve finally found you.”


“I should go. I’m supposed to meet Carson.”


“No. He doesn’t want to see it. And Cooper…stay here. Please.”


“He doesn’t want me to stay away from his house. He wants me gone.”


Cooper tilted his head. “Are you going to tell him the truth?”


Chapter 64