Jonah's gaze burned with a mix of longing, sorrow, and something deeply affectionate.

The world swam back into focus as Julien looked at Jonah. Without preamble, he asked, "Are you new? How much do you charge per night?"

Light-headed and grinning, Julien reached out a hand, his fingers brushing softly against Jonah's cheek. "You're pretty good-looking," he said, his voice slurred. Then his expression shifted. "Why do you... look so much like someone I hate with every fiber of my being?"

Jonah's heart clenched. Even so, he slid his arms around Julien's waist. Trembling, he pulled Julien into his arms. I'm new here. Could you help me meet my target tonight, Mr. Lovelace?"

Julien's eyes narrowed as he scrutinized Jonah.

Jonah's eyes teared up as he held Julien's waist tightly. "I promise you won't be disappointed," he said, his voice deep.

Watching from the shadows below the stage, Evan nearly gagged at Jonah's sultry tone. Was this really the Judas he knew? The man sounded downright flirtatious.

Julien shivered all over, the rasp of Jonah's voice and the heat of his breath against his neck setting off an unsettling current inside him.

that face clearly-the face of the

through him. He struggled against Jonah's hold, but the alcohol had robbed him

his eyes, though, remained undiminished. "Fuck off! Don't touch

let Julien slip away again. In a swift, unexpected move,

through the crowd as Jonah strode out of the bar, unfazed

Julien was five feet nine inches tall, Jonah held him effortlessly, as if he were meant to fit in

spinning. Jonah had changed so much for

long strides unrelenting. As Evan was about

the hair on

his head. He could have sworn someone had been watching from the

don't want to

in the back seat of a luxury car. Julien trashed wildly, kicking

rage.

winced, just watching. Even drunk, Julien's blows were powerful

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