Cameron has built a good life for himself despite his rough start. He can’t trust enough for romance, but he’s okay with that. He’s got good money coming in as a graphic designer and just inherited a duplex in Plymouth from his estranged grandfather, so he doesn’t have to worry about keeping a roof over his head. He likes his tenants, he has friends, and he’s content with that.<br><br>When two guys claiming to be paranormal investigators show up on his doorstep tell him the tenants contacted them about “phenomena” in the house, he knows they’re con men right away. For one thing, they claim he was the tenant. He sends them packing. It doesn’t matter that one of the con artists is the hottest guy Cameron has seen in years -- if anything, that just makes Cameron more suspicious.<br><br>Then things go wrong in the house, things he can’t shrug off or ignore. The past Cameron has worked so hard to leave behind is coming for him, and it’s angry.

Rites of Spring

“They’re rare.” Reid looked away for a second. “I’ve seen them here and there, which is how I know Sophia, but I’m not an expert. It does explain the hellhounds.”


Cameron nodded, but then he shook his head. “Wait a minute. Why would hellhounds only be interested in a werewolf? I’ve spent plenty of time out in that yard. The Shaladi kids play out there all the time. We’ve never heard a growl. They literally only come out when Jason’s around.”


“That’s an interesting point.” Reid pursed his lips. “I’ll ask him about it. It seems to piss him off when you do it.” He slumped a little. “He’s not a bad guy.”


“I’m sure he’s not. The problem is me. It’s just a reaction I inspire. Don’t worry about it. So about this demon, or whatever. What can we do about it? I’d rather not cut the tree down if we can avoid it.”


Chapter 55