Chapter One: The Proposition Alex was 24 years old and had just finished his marketing degree from the University of Missouri. Now back at home with his parents and younger brother, Brandon. He was looking for work and not having a successful time at it. Chase was 39 and had been a friend of the family for many years, having first met Alex's father, Dan, after graduating from college himself. Dan Evans was working in a de...

“And don’t make bad choices.” Chase’s wife yelled out the door as he climbed into the Uber heading for the airport. Chase smiled as he left to meet his friend Marcus at the airport. The Vegas wedding of his friend David and his fiance Jessica was going to be wild. After a night of heavy drinking, carousing and gambling, Marcus slapped the key card against the suite door, laughing as it flashed green. "Told you! Platinum p...

Chase had always been a bit of a daredevil. Growing up, he'd pushed every boundary, climbed every tree, and ridden his bike faster than anyone else in the neighborhood. His wild red hair and piercing blue eyes mirrored the reckless spirit that had earned him both admiration and a few bruises along the way. But none of that prepared him for the day his life would change forever. It was a typical summer afternoon when Chase...