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

“Well, it’s about the necklace you have me,” Warden said, his voice wobbly, like he wanted to avoid the upcoming conversation. “Snap had me use it to break the spell, though that’s another mystery I don’t quite understand. I’m afraid I may have left it behind in the cave.”


Without word, Tate got up and crossed the room, stopping at his dresser. From a velvet lined box, he plucked a delicate piece of jewelry, turning to face Warden. The pendant dangled from between his fingers, swaying ever so slightly. Warden crawled to the foot of the bed, a rather alluring sight Tate found arousing, something about the big werewolf in a submissive pose…


“Where? How?” Warden took it, the pendant resting in the palm of his hand.


Chapter 13