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’s features softened. His posture relaxed, and he pushed back from the desk. I somehow knew what he wanted, but it wasn’t until he raised his hand in invitation that I moved. I took hold of that hand, andhe tugged and muscled me into his lap, my back pressed to his front, and his lips touching my ear.


“So, we work together to figure this out. I can do that and my job, too, don’t worry about that.” He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me tight. His nipped my earlobe with his teeth, then kissed the hollow beneath my ear. “In the meantime, we have hot monkey sex.”


The laugh burst out of my throat without my permission. “Just like that, huh?”


Chapter 21