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 reached for me, and I went into his arms. He pulled me in tight, molding his body to mine. I wrapped my arms around him, pressing our chests together. I loved the rasp of his sparse chest hair against my nipples. I shuddered, then moaned, when my length slid against his. I could come just from this, from letting him hold me as I rubbed against him. Another time, I’d have to try that. Right now, I focused onother things. I grinned as I pulled back, tugging him toward the bed. He came with me willingly, a salacious grin lighting his face. When he gave me a gentle nudge, I fell back on the mattress. I wiggled because the sheets felt so good against my skin. His smile turned indulgent, and I rolled my eyes.


“Get the lube,” I commanded. Gods, my voice sounded almost as deep as Wes’s.


He raised an eyebrow, his lips quirking. “No more foreplay?”


Chapter 28