Julian Thomas made the unpopular decision to become Beholden and focus his magic only on scrying. Because of it, he’s the best at his job and the top scryer for the Department of Extranormal and Magical Affairs. Which why Investigations Agent Wes Caldwell goes right to Julian for help locating a missing person.<br><br>When Wes needs to use his magic to boost Julian’s, they find a magical resonance between them that quickly leads to more. Julian doesn’t want to move too fast, but Wes knows Julian is it for him. He’s fine with waiting, as long as Julian stays close as they work through it.<br><br>But then Julian falls ill, and it’s clear there’s a magical reason. Wes will stop at nothing to find out what’s plaguing Julian, and when they realize just how deep the plot goes, they have more questions than answers. Magic is increasing in the world, and no one can figure out why. Julian and Wes have found love, but will it be enough to get them through what’s to come?

Beholden

Wes broke the kiss to nuzzle his lips along my jaw. He found that sensitive patch behind my ear, and an involuntary wanton moan escaped my throat. He must have liked it, because he ground his cock against me and panted wetly against my skin.


I nodded fast and pushed against his shoulders, trying to get him to move across the office to the couch. He pulled back, a look of surprise on his face. He must have misinterpreted my action.


I grinned as seductively as I knew how and inclined my head toward the corner. “Couch is better than standing up.”


He moved fast, tugging me behind him. He sat on the couch, then pulled me onto his lap so I straddled histhighs. I looked down into his handsome face. With one finger, I traced his kiss-swollen lips and smiled. “Better, right?”


He whipped my shirt over my head when I lifted my arms. “Getting there.”


Chapter 12