It’s not easy being a gay man in Utah, but it’s even more difficult when you’re young and overweight. Jay has never fit in with the general “club culture” and he knows he’d never be attractive enough to catch a one-night stand, much less a boyfriend. Losing himself in books and school alleviates his loneliness, and he doesn’t waste time dreaming about what he can’t have. Until he meets the new director of the GLBT Center on campus and promptly falls in love -- against all common sense and logic.<br><br>Hoping to catch a few glimpses of Stephen outside of the Center, Jay decides to start working out at the university gym. The plan turns out to be too successful as Stephen volunteers to be his workout buddy, then invites Jay out to lunch, and finally, kisses him. Jay wants Stephen more than anything, but he can’t bring himself to trust Stephen’s intentions. Not when he knows he’s disgusting and Stephen is so perfect ...

From Behind that Locked Door

Cillian decided to get out. He took a towel and started drying his hair. “Whalen will not stop,” he warned. “We’re all in danger.”


“How could a human break a Monk’s neck?” came from Artemis, whose voice wavered. “That’s not possible.”


Rapunzel headed for the door. “We need to take precautions. I have to tell the leaders. Stay here. Stay together. I’ll return soon.” Before Cillian could say anything further, Rapunzel was gone.


But Cillian wasn’t prepared to hang out in the pool room while his family could be at risk. He took only a few seconds to get on a pair of flip-flops before leaving. Artemis and the other Monk tried to stop him, but he took off quickly, water dripping from his swim trunks as he ran.


Chapter 62