Jake Cogburn, code name Hondo, is the deadliest agent in the CIA's secret enhancement program. Designed to be the perfect killing machine, he's the program's greatest asset, and biggest secret, until the night he removes his tracker and disappears. Once he goes rogue, his handler and only friend, Mike Grant, has a big decision to make; hunt him down or delete all the information in his file, including his last known whereabouts.<br><br>Mike has always sensed there's something more to Jake than a mindless killer. He feels drawn to the secret assassin in a way he can't describe, and even though he's sworn an oath to his country, he feels his first loyalty is to his secret agent. Knowing there will be severe consequences, he does the best he can to assist Jake after he disappears, going rogue himself in order to help Jake get a head start.<br><br>But once he helps Jake, who will help him avoid the consequences of a rogue heart?

The Rogue Element

When I felt his callused fingers touch my face, I opened my eyes to see his green depths just inches away. His brow was creased in a slight frown that cleared up as our eyes met. I turned into his touch, nuzzling my cheek against his hand. He cupped my other cheek and held my face between his palms with complete tenderness. Without looking away, he leaned forward and kissed me with a slow, easy confidence. I closed my eyes and melted into the kiss.


As soon as he asked, my stomach rumbled loud enough for us both to hear. “I think you have my answer.”


Chapter 12