Gabe Granger gathers intelligence for George Washington, even after he’s bitten by a vampyre in the service of the British. Remember Littlebury, his longtime friend, stays with him as his black swan, keeping him safe from sunlight and getting messages to General Washington.<br><br>After the war ends, they continue working for the fledgling government through one conflict after another. When Gabe loses Remember at the Battle of Gettysburg, he’s ready to give up, but his country still needs his services. And there are many black swans for him to choose from. None are any more fortunate than Remember, and one by one they’re killed in various wars.<br><br>All Noah Poynter wants is to be a black swan, and he’s devastated when his pop tells him he’s just a normal. In spite of everything, Gabe and Noah become friends. Is there any hope for the two of them?

The Black Swan

The house up the lane from the Golden Circle echoed with the sound of his lonely footsteps. Back when the entire family had lived here, there had been just enough room for seven sons and their parents. Now, with just Noah, it was way too large.


In spite of being happy in Florida, Pop would never forgive him if he put it up for sale. He’d have to find someone to share it with.


He forced Gabriel’s image out of his mind.


Noah wasn’t much of a cook, but most of the local supermarkets provided a Thanksgiving dinner for two or four or more for an affordable price. He ordered one that came with turkey, gravy, sage dressing, mashed potatoes, and a blueberry cobbler—he didn’t care for pumpkin pie—and picked it up the day before the holiday, along with vanilla bean ice cream for the cobbler.


He stored it away in his fridge and freezer, then went online to do a little research before he opened the tavern for the evening.


Chapter 33