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In the Name of Love

Ryan is a young artist hoping to make a name for himself. When he meets a man who offers to help him advance his career, he accepts. His career takes off when Merrick arranges two shows for Ryan at a local gallery. Ryan is elated, especially when their relationship becomes more personal. What he doesn’t expect is to end up being abused, physically and emotionally, as Merrick tightens his control over the younger artist.<br><br>After a vicious beating, Ryan manages to escape, naked except for a bedspread wrapped around himself. Policeman Shaun Levitt finds him cowering in an alley. Taking the battered young man under his wing, Shaun begins the slow process of helping Ryan come to grips with what happened.<br><br>Will Ryan learn to trust again? Or will he forever look at any man who might be interested in him as another potential abuser ... including Shaun?

Edward Kendrick · LGBT+
Not enough ratings
85 Chs

Chapter 44

When he asked Merrick if he’d get him a new phone, his lover promised he would. But somehow, it never happened. It was always, “Damn. I forgot. I’ll do it tomorrow while I’m out for lunch.” or, “I saw the perfect one, but I want to wait until it’s on sale.” Merrick would pat Ryan’s shoulder, adding, “Losing a three-hundred-dollar phone would be a bit expensive, don’t you think?” Always good excuses, but no phone forthcoming. Finally, Ryan gave up asking. After all, I really don’t have anyone I need to stay in touch with, except the galleries, and Merrick handles them, now.

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