Exhausted with life, Dakota tries to end his -- only to be saved at the last moment by his friend Terrell, who then drags him into a world of magic and intrigue that's always been right there, hidden beneath the surface.<br><br>Powerful magic users are steadily pulling the planet into a violent war, and evil forces will stop at nothing to take the talismans possessed by Dakota and his newfound family. Dakota soon finds himself deeply in over his head ... with love, with family, with fighting for all their lives.

The Pyre Starter

They let go of each other with obvious reluctance on both sides. “Be careful, all right?”


“Don’t worry. I’m not lookin’ to get flambéed either.”


Dakota gave him one final kiss, this time with a little more tongue. Terrell stepped away moments later and inched in the direction of the door. “We might have to stay the night, but I’ll try to get back.”


He nodded emphatically. “You got it!”


With that, he made a hasty retreat and disappeared around the corner. Dakota sat back down and tried to think about something other than having sex. Exasperated, he shoved a handful of popcorn into his mouth and turned back to the notebooks.13


Chapter 39