Wreck Me Gently Sneak Peek

Wreck Me Gently Sneak Peek

Rhys

I’ve belonged to Tony for a long, long time. Long enough that I’m starting to forget who I was before he started selling my body. But the one thing that’s never left my mind is the memory of my brother. We were torn away from each other eight years ago when we were just kids, and I’m still searching for him. I’ll remain under Tony’s control until I find my brother. And then we’ll disappear forever. So far, it’s been easy keeping everyone else in my small world at arm’s length. Until Parker Lewis walks into my life.

Parker

I hate office parties. But Cameron—my brother and boss—insists I attend the final one of the year. Ringing in the new year with a bunch of drunk colleagues isn’t exactly how I want to spend the night. I’ve sought refuge in an unused office when I catch a glimpse of the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen. And he’s getting hit by the a-hole from accounting. I can’t stop myself from helping the guy, even though I know I shouldn’t get involved. From the moment I meet Rhys, I feel an instant connection, and I can’t get enough of him. But with both our hearts so heavily scarred, can they ever really beat again?

One

Rhys

After seven years, I’m finally back in San Francisco. I haven’t been back here since Tony first took me away when I was fifteen. The last time I saw my little brother. Jack is the only reason I haven’t tried to run away from Tony. I have no idea where he’s kept Jack all this time. And I’m not leaving without him.

“Tonight had better go well,” Tony says, moving in front of me to straighten my tie even though I did it right the first time.

“It will.” It’s been a long, long time since I disobeyed Tony. A few years ago, we reached the point where I come and go without him, but he only let that happen after he got a collar with a tracking chip in it. The collar is locked around my neck, and only Tony has the key to open it. Most people would assume it’s just a decorative choker. Only others like me would know what it really means.

He didn’t need to put it on me. I wouldn’t have run from him anyway. As long as he has the ability to hurt my brother, I’m not going to do anything to chance it happening. Jack is my responsibility. I won’t let him suffer just because I’m miserable.

Tony finishes and then steps back to admire his work. “Turn and let me see the back.”

When I was younger, the way he did this used to humiliate me. Now I’m just numb to all of it. I can’t remember the last time I felt anything at all.

I turn, looking at my reflection in the full-length mirror of Tony’s massive walk-in closet. Bought with money he made off selling my body.

“Looks good.” Tony pats my ass. “Don’t make me regret putting you on this.”

“I won’t.” It’s a hollow warning from Tony. I’m the best one he has. The one he has the most to hold over. No one else will do half as good a job as I will.

When Tony’s satisfied, he walks me to the hotel around the corner and leaves me waiting in the lobby. The client will be here soon. It’s one I’ve never met, and he’s taking me to some office party. It’s my least favorite type to work with. I’d rather just let them fuck me and get it over with. When they insist on a date first, just to who me off to family or coworkers, it’s irritating. But Tony gets more money when I do it this way.

And all Tony cares about is the money.

A sleek black car pulls up out front, and an older guy with thick blond hair climbs out of the driver’s seat to come into the lobby. Bile rises in my throat, but I swallow it down. When I’m with these people, I can’t be Rhys anymore. Instead, I’m Anton. The one with all the smiles and the knowledge to be whatever the client wants me to be.

“Anton.” The guy stops in front of me, his gaze raking hungrily over my body. “You look even better in person.”

I paste a smile on my face and reach out a hand to touch his arm. “Well, Phil, I’m afraid I still won’t hold a candle to you. But thank you.”

Phil grins and gestures to the door. “Shall we?”

I steel myself and follow him out of the hotel into the chilly autumn air. I used to crave fresh air, back when Tony first took me and kept me locked up as he “trained” me. I thought I’d never feel the sun again. Now, I could care less about it. Every day that I haven’t found Jack is a day wasted. I can’t stop thinking about where he could be. If he’s hurting or hungry.

“Tony assured me that you were the best person for the job,” Phil says, turning the engine over. “My husband and I divorced, and unfortunately, we still work in the same place. I want you all over me. Got it?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Sir.” He grins again, a little darker than last time. “I like that. I’m gonna get my money’s worth out of you.”

I take a calming breath and turn my gaze out the passenger window. Despite how ridiculous it is to dream, I can’t help hoping tonight will be the one where everything changes.

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