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 ice blue gaze scrutinized my face, but he eventually nodded and steered me toward an inconspicuous door just past the elevators. We started to climb. By about the third floor, I reevaluated my decision. But I pressed on, infinitely relieved when Wes shoved open a door and guided me into a long, open hallway.


It seemed to take a long time to traverse what had to be only a hundred feet. I leaned heavily against the wall while Wes released the wards and unlocked his door. He ushered me inside. I kicked off my shoes and slid them under the edge of the deacon’s bench in the entryway before turning to take in the rest ofhis home.


Chapter 25