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.His computer beeped a familiar sound.No information available.He took a sip of his soda and cut his eyes at the screen.Wherever Jayce was for the past six months had to be deep undercover.There was absolutely no trace of him anywhere.Nothing.Until he popped up on the radar again two days ago.Wes stretched, leaning back in his chair as he stared at the half a dozen computer screens in front of him.At one time he’d had all of them up and running, making deals with known gangsters and gun runners.All things he’d down at the command of Angus Brennan, known to the underground criminal community as the elusive Ghost.Wes and Ever had been pawns in Angus’ twisted power game, unable to escape for fear of Wes being handed over to the Irish authorities for murder.He’d killed Angus’ brother in self-defense when the man tried to rape Ever, but Angus didn’t believe that.He’d put Wes and Ever through hell, but they’d gotten out with the help of Jayce and his partner, Simon.Now Simon and Ever were together.Wes did his best to move on from Jayce, but that one memory wouldn’t leave him alone, haunting every chance he’d had with a man who wasn’t the one he really wanted.The full realization of that dawned on him, freezing his breath and locking his limbs in place.All the men he’d turned to after that one night with Jayce were placeholders.Jayce had been right.Wes sat up, mouthy gaping open.That fucking bastard was right.Oh, my God.The cordless phone next to his keyboard rang, jarring in the stillness of his basement.He picked it up with an unsteady hand.“Yeah?”“Hey, babe.Whatcha doing?”He smiled at the sound of Ever’s voice.She always made him feel better.“Nothing, just sitting here.” He brushed away the telltale signs of his snack from the wireless keyboard.“Uh-huh.Sitting here, where? In front of those computers?” She knew him too damn well.“Um…” He hedged as he eased out of his chair.“Did you even eat anything all day?”He spared a glance at the time at the bottom right-hand corner of the computer: Five-twenty-five pm.“As a matter of fact—”“That was rhetorical,” she griped.“The cheesy snacks and soda you’ve got crammed in the fridge and cupboards don’t count.”Wes sighed.“I know, mother.” He brushed his hair out of his eyes.“I’m actually getting up right now to make a sandwich.” Though he doubted he had any of the ingredients necessary to perform that task.Ever grunted.“I’ll do you one better.Come have dinner with Simon and me.We haven’t done that in a while.”And for good reason.Wes scowled.He liked Simon Dakin fine enough, respected the man even, but he always felt left out whenever the three of them got together.He realized Ever went out of her way to include him, make him feel included, but the sight of them together brought his loneliness to the forefront.Even while he was dating Dominic.“Wes? Please, say yes.”Ever’s soft plea had the desired effect.He couldn’t deny her much.“Fine.”She heaved a sigh and he smiled.“Good, I’ll come pick you up at—”“Not necessary, I’ll take a cab there and back.” Back when he and Ever lived together, she’d owned a car and they’d had bodyguards driving them around when they went out in public.Wes never got around to getting a car.“But—”“I’ll take a cab, woman.Damn.”Ever sniffed.“When exactly are you planning on getting yourself a vehicle, Westin?”He rolled his eyes heavenward.“I’ll do it soon, E.Now leave off with the name calling, will ya?” He hated when she invoked the use of his full name.It made him feel chastised as she well knew.“I’ll stop when you start taking care of yourself properly.” She softened her tone.“Did you see whatshisface yesterday?”“Uh-huh.” He offered no more than that.“And?” Her voice rose in his ear.“Don’t make me beat it out of you.What happened?”“I’ll see you in about an hour, we’ll talk then.” He hung on her splutters.****Ever and Simon lived in a gated estate in one of the more upscale neighborhoods in Chicago.Wes gave his name at the gate and the cab drove through when it opened.Reaching the front door, he lifted his hand to knock, but it swung open, startling him
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