Lyle Atwood's company is hired to costume a party given by multi-millionaire Warner Radclyffe. As he and his employees begin preparations for the job, Lyle begins to feel as if someone is watching him. Then he meets Damien Sauvage, the newest tenant in the apartment building where he lives. Damien tells Lyle that he's a waiter, and when Lyle confides in him that he thinks he's being stalked, Damien offers to help find out who it is. What he neglects to tell Lyle is he actually works for Radclyffe, who wants him to protect Lyle from a very powerful enemy. As Damien gains Lyle's confidence, he becomes attracted to the younger man -- an attraction that Lyle reciprocates. He fights his feelings, knowing Lyle will hate him when he finds out his secret -- and even more so when he learns what Damien really is. Radclyffe orders Damien to continue the job, as he has a secret of his own involving Lyle. A secret that cannot be revealed until the night of the party. Can Lyle survive what is to come, or will the lies of omission be the death of him -- or worse?

Lies of Omission

“I took the liberty of making one, too, although I doubt it’s nearly as thorough as yours.” Lyle took it from the folder and handed it to Mr. Radclyffe.


The man scanned it, looked up, and said, “Not bad for an amateur. I think you’ll find my lawyers covered all your suggestions, however. All we’ll have to do is fill in the salient points as far as time spent helping the actors choose their costumes and then in dressing them on the night of the party, as well as you being on hand for the necessary rehearsals one or two days prior to the event.”


Chapter 5