First-year Border Patrol officers Rhys Davis and Liam Malone have been friends since second grade. When their new assignment puts them on the front line in tracking down a vicious and inhuman killer, an unearthly Soul-Eater, along the southern border, they must call on every resource at their disposal.<br><br>The most potent of these resources turns out to be memories they share from two thousand years ago, a time in the British Isles when they were partners in every way, forming an eternal bond that allowed them to defeat this same enemy in that lifetime.<br><br>Now, Rhys and Liam can't help but wonder...will crossing the line from friends to lovers in this lifetime destroy their friendship or build on it?

Borders and Shadows

For half a block, they walked with hands clasped. When a set of headlights rounded the corner and illuminated them, Rhys pulled free. He wasn&rsquo;t ashamed of their new closeness, but wasn&rsquo;t sure it was time to tell the world yet.


Once inside, Liam got them each a beer. They had two each before they headed for the bedroom, Rhys&rsquo; room this time. Liam halted him just inside the doorway. &ldquo;Come here. I&rsquo;ve been thinking about kissing you all day.&rdquo;


Rhys walked into the circle of Liam&rsquo;s arms. It felt like coming home. They were close enough to the same height that their faces were level, ready for that meeting of mouths in a hungry, eager union. On Liam&rsquo;s lips he could taste the beer, a faint trace of fry bread and stew and a unique flavor that was pure Liam.


Any anxieties he&rsquo;d endured through the day melted away in an instant. &ldquo;Let&rsquo;s get out of these clothes. I want to feel you, all of you.&rdquo;


Chapter 18