T.A. Chase 
Voice for the Silent 

Julio and Paine meet, triggering a chain of events that rocks both their worlds and brings justice for the silent victims.Investigating and busting dog-fighting rings is what Julio Herendez lives to do. Defending the innocent and vulnerable from monsters makes his day, but when he meets Paine, Julio finds himself wanting to save the young man from the cruel world he s been forced to survive in.Paine Addison exists where the weak and innocent are exploited for entertainment. The men who use him and fight the dogs don t care about the damage they inflict. He lives from day to day, doing what he can to heal the wounds suffered by others, but unable to help himself.