Wars are fought on many fronts. A battle is raging across New Colorado Protectorate with both human and demonic players. Todd and Nick Ruger are sentries with an arsenal of talents and training to combat threats from a variety of enemies. Todd and Nick are given a mission to find and stop weapons smugglers by going undercover on the riverboat, Annabelle. These aren't typical arms dealers, they're demons and they're not afraid of a pair of sentries. The Rugers will have to use all their skills and their most powerful weapon, the bond between them, just to stay alive. Stopping the supply of illegal weapons turns to trying, and failing, to thwart an assassination. Todd and Nick have each other, but will they be able to keep their love intact?

Tethered Pair

Todd flipped an old, crinkled, and cracked photograph onto the small table between their chairs. “Look familiar?”


“Really well preserved,” Nick said. He stared at the image of Simon Benning that glared back from the photo.


Todd reached over and patted Nick’s knee. “Time to get ready for another fun-filled night enjoying the sparkling company of Benning, Snow, Leo, and Heidi.”


By the time they reached the poker salon, the room was already crowded with players and guests. Nick sidestepped so he was mostly behind Todd and slightly to his right. He kept his head down, submissive, shy, and easily disguising that he immediately saw the way both Benning and Snow, along with a few of the others, watched as he and Todd moved across the room. All the men except Snow were more focused on Todd. Snow’s gaze stalked every move Nick made.


Chapter 29