Trapped

Ridge has loved him since they were kids. Shadow can’t stop failing him. There never seems to be a middle ground.

The first time Ridge saw Shadow, he was a goner. They were raised together in a spy program and Ridge had to keep his feelings hidden. Shadow knows, though. He’s always known. That’s all that matters. At least, that’s what Ridge tells himself. Unfortunately, each time he sees Shadow choose a certain someone else, he thinks maybe he hates him a little, too. It’s getting harder to tell. All he feels lately is trapped.
Shadow doesn’t deserve someone amazing like Ridge. He’s an assassin. Shadow takes life. That’s not the least bit lovable. He should be with someone who keeps him in his place. Ridge needs someone who matches his gentle giant personality. He doesn’t understand why Ridge won’t give up, but he sees the growing hatred in Ridge’s eyes. Sometimes, there are no good choices, especially since he loves Ridge too.