In a forgotten part of the city, where unusual beings are free to be themselves, werewolf police officer Warden searches for his boyfriend, Tate. With help from Snap, an odd little fellow and Tate's assistant, Warden descends into the trolls' den to find Tate. Knowing Tate is a feared inhabitant -- if not unofficial ruler -- of the Underground, Warden can only imagine the way things will play out if he isn’t found.<br><br>Tate knows all about magic, and he knows trolls don't generally possess it. Upon discovering a doorway, he's captured and held prisoner. Now his only hope is Warden, who wears the key to Tate's freedom. But freedom comes with a price, and Tate makes a tough decision to ensure the trolls never cause problems again.

Under Starlight

“Please,” the troll spoke, holding its hands up in a show of surrender. Warden pegged him as one of the youngest in the family. “I mean you no harm. I wanted no part of this. Mr. Tate has always been nice to me. I tried to help him, but my pa won’t let me near him.”


“Get out of here,” directed Snap, a bit of anger seeping into his tone. “Let us pass, and I’ll personally see to it that Tate knows you helped.”


“Thank you,” the young troll blathered, stepping aside.


Warden passed him cautiously, ready to spring into action if he tried anything. But the troll ran for the tunnel opening, leaving them to continue on.


“I think that accounts for all of them. Come, my distraction must be wearing thin by now.”


Chapter 7