In the near future, Zach works as an advocate for an influential family in the Central Territories. His job is to keep his clients out of jail, but they make it hard for him if they can't keep their mouths shut. He manages to convince his clients not to talk, but as he's getting ready to leave the penal satellite, an escaping prisoner takes him hostage. To his surprise, Zach recognizes the man.<br><br>Aron has to consider his next step carefully and quickly. He has to decide if he wants to go for the obvious and predictable, leave the penal satellite as everyone expects him to, or the unexpected but dangerous, stay and wait out the search team. But a familiar face from his days at the Academy makes his choice for him and he decides he's going to take a hostage.<br><br>There are a lot of obstacles between Aron and Zach, from Zach's loneliness but fear of commitment to Aron's lack of communication. And if that wasn't enough, their behavior is unfamiliar and they realize they might not be the same people they were in the Academy. Why isn't Zach working for the Marshal's Office as his moral code seemed to dictate? Is Aron more than an escaped prisoner? Will they manage to find a way to find those answers without also destroying what they've got?

Without a Paddle

“But the guard gets in—in and out—!” This time it isn’t so much Zach who’s at fault but Aron’s brain working him into a frenzy; Zach just takes advantage thrusting once into Aron’s thigh. The thigh falls open and Aron moans. “Gets.” Aron licks his lips, panting. “In through the door before the system ha—dammit!”


Smirking, Zach has lifted himself completely off of Aron. He lifts Aron’s legs on his shoulders, one by one, the other hand pinching and caressing Aron’s stomach. Aron is hard. So hard, and wet, and delicious.


Aron whimpers. He probably feels exposed. And he is. Aron is on display for Zach to touch and smell his warm scent and taste the subtle flavor of his skin.


Chapter 13