
"There’s no such thing as a free ride. Aidan may be only twenty, but he’s already learned that the hard way. Hitch-hiking up from London to Glasgow to keep a promise to a man he’ll never see again, Aidan’s fully prepared to offer payment in kind for his lifts. He’s not expecting a good-looking older bloke to pick him up in a Mercedes -- nor that he’ll find John such good company. After a few short hours together Aidan’s already starting to care what John thinks of him.
When slow traffic forces them to get a room for the night, Aidan’s not sure what to do. Putting out as a thank you to a stranger is one thing, but can he really go through with it with the first person he’s come to care for since he made that promise?
And what’s going to happen when they reach their destination?"

Free Ride By JL Merrow “Well, come on lad; get in, if you’re getting in. I’m not hanging round all day.” Aidan pulled himself together and grabbed his rucksack off the grass verge. “Sorry mate. Didn’t reckon you’d of stopped for me.” “See some other bugger hitch-hiking, do you?” The voice was low and dry, with a strong Northern accent and a hint of laughter. Aidan slung his pack in the back and climbed into the passenger seat of the Mercedes quick before the bloke could change his mind. “Nah. ‘S not what I meant. It’s the posh car and all. Usually it’s the truckers what stop.” “Oh aye? You want to watch out, good-looking lad like you. Get some nasty sorts picking up young boys on roundabouts.” The bloke was giving Aidan a look, like he was flirting or something, but it wasn’t threate
