title: Alex's Secret
author: Hagen, Lynn
description: Alex's father ignored him, his stepfather tries to have him committed, and his uncle looks at him like he's a freak. Now his stepcousin Tater is trying to talk him into going to see his good buddy, Taylor Tate, who's a counselor. Why can't everyone just leave him alone? Gavin Lakeland discovers Alex is his mate when he helps some guys whose truck broke down in town. He quickly whisks Alex home to show him just how much he's wanted. Gavin accepts everything about his mate, even his closely guarded secret. But Alex grew up in a home where his mated parents argued day and night, so how can Alex trust Gavin not to toss him away at the first sign of trouble? Worse yet, can Alex survive when he's the latest to fall victim to the drug that's sweeping through the paranormal world? Note: Each book in Lynn Hagen's Brac Pack collection focuses on a different romantic couple. To enjoy the overall story arc and crossover characters, we recommend reading the series in sequential order.