Kris Starr used to be famous. Rock and roll. Sold-out shows. Literal magic. Empathic talents and screaming fans. But he has a problem or two. He's having a hard time writing new music. It’s Midwinter, which means he’s surrounded by depressing holiday cheer. And he's in love with Justin, his manager, who has a talent for rescuing almost- or once-famous bands ... and who’s hiding secrets of his own. Justin Moore, on the other hand, is very good at keeping those secrets -- he's had to be for years. One secret involves a demonic inheritance that would make him a target of suspicion. Another involves his past. And the third involves Justin’s feelings for Kris Starr, rock and roll icon and now his client ... and a powerful empath of his own.

A Demon for Midwinter

“—and I needed to get out of there.” Justin’s hand tightened on his arm. “I’m not saying it’s a good reflex. Running. I think—I think we’ll both need to work on this. Together. But you didn’t do itto control me. You did it because you were happy, and excited, and you want to be with me, and—and I’m not upset about what you did. Only that you didn’t ask me. I want this. I want you. I’m happy with you.”


“I am—with you—Justin, I’m so sorry. I am. I should’ve—are you—what can I do?” Something. Some task. Some atonement. Please.


“I want this,” Justin said again. “I want to do this. To figure out how to do this. With you. And me. I love you. I’m in love with—are you crying?”


Chapter 96