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

I sputtered, but I couldn’t get any words to come out.


She laughed. “Like you two aren’t going to be married eventually. Give me a break. I see the pink in your aura, Julian Thomas. Love is not far off.”


I felt like my head was spinning. Too much information, too many topic changes, too much generosity. I started breathing heavy and fast. Panic welled in my gut, and I couldn’t swallow it. What the hell was going on? I couldn’t get a handle on my emotions, my thoughts, or anything else.


Wes kissed me. Long and slow and deep. I clung to him, kissing him back as hard as I could. He was the only real thing right now. I could feel his solidness and warmth under my hands and mouth. I could breathe him in. He was mine, and he wanted me. Everything else just didn’t matter.


Chapter 38