Isaac Ford seeks help from the detective who put him in prison -- now security consultant, Andrew Wen -- after an unexpected prison break weeks before his release. Despite an almost twenty-year age difference and being on opposite ends of the law, the attraction between them culminates in a one-night stand that teeters Isaac between turning himself in and returning to a life of crime. His decision is made for him when he discovers a young man waiting for him at his safe house -- the son he never knew existed.<br><br>Months later, Isaac has been reconnecting with his son, Dalton, and started a security consultancy of his own, looking for a fresh start. His past catches up to him, however, when he runs into Andrew at the police station, both seeking information on a new thief. Andrew isn’t happy Isaac left that night or that he’s been encroaching on his business, but the passion between them rekindles as trying to one-up each other turns sexual. Neither plan to let anything more come of their tryst until Andrew finds out about Dalton, who he knew in college, and a theft at Dalton’s job forces Isaac and Andrew to work together.<br><br>Dalton playing matchmaker complicates things. What’s worse is how easily Isaac and Andrew keep giving in.

Public Enemy, Undercover Lover

“Aren’t you worried the thief already fenced what they stole?” Candace asked.


“A little,” Dalton said, “but if we’re right about this, whoever hired them is going to want everything. It’s still possible they’re hanging on to what they took.


“I know you can’t tell us about your progress, Detective,” he turned to Steven, “but I just want to impress how important it is to get my research back. If it can be recovered, the time and money saved would be invaluable.”


“I can tell you we’re doing everything we can,” Steven answered diplomatically, “but this is a tough case. Every possible lead seems to come to another dead-end. This is an experienced thief. Maybe someone youran with, Ford?” His expression turned challenging. “You’d tell us, wouldn’t you, if it was someone from your old life? I’m sure helping your son is the most important thing.”


“It is,” Ford said just as spitefully. “And on this case, Andrew and I aren’t keeping any secrets.”


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