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’ll see you tomorrow night?” Lyle asked when the kiss ended.


“You bet. We can…do something. Cruise the art galleries along Gallery Row?”


“Not on a Sunday. They close at six.”


“They would,” Damien grumbled. “Visit the club? It shouldn’t be too crowded.”


“Sure, why not.” Lyle grinned wickedly. “I can handle a crowd as long as you’re with me to fend off my admirers.”


“I can deal with that, so it’s a date. I’ll be by around seven, as usual.” Damien gave Lyle another quick kiss before getting up, going to the closet to retrieve his coat. “I hate to have to say this but be careful while you’re shopping.”


“After what happened tonight, I’ll be doubly careful, I promise.”


Chapter 47