Avery Wagner quit ghostwalking when he lost his beloved anchor to cancer. Now teaching others who have the ability, he’s beginning to live again -- but he’s not looking for another lover, not now, maybe not ever.<br><br>But then he meets Jameson ... younger, talented, dedicated, almost perfect, even though his mouth sometimes opens ahead of his brain. And Jameson wants Avery desperately, though he’ll settle for friendship if he can’t have more.<br><br>When an emergency demands they work together in the field, Avery discovers just how perfect Jameson is. But he had a perfect love once before, and he’s scared to even consider that he might have a chance at another. Can he trust Jameson with his newly healing heart?

Somebody to Die For

Avery considered his words and smiled serenely. “Learning to live again.”


Michael blinked, mouth agape. He nodded just once and gestured down the hall. “Let me know when you’re ready.”


Avery had a bounce in his step as he followed after Jameson.18


Avery wasn’t surprised he was nervous. What did surprise him was he was only a little nervous. He expected to be overcome now he was shirtless and sitting in the chair. But he wasn’t. Jameson was there, and Michael would be killing him. He was as comfortable as he could be.


Only one thing would have made it better, but even thinking about Luke in that context didn’t make things worse.


Jameson had laid out all the supplies on the counter, checked Avery’s med kit, and then sat in the chair beside him. Avery immediately reached out and smiled when Jameson took his hand. For a long minute, they sat, just breathing, staring, and shoring each other up.


Chapter 47