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

Tonight, they added something new to the roster. A hot bath. Something relaxing to soothe Dakota’s stiff muscles and open up his airways. Terrell ran the water himself, though he made no attempt to join him. The bathroom filled with steam. After beckoning Dakota toward the tub, he started undressing him.


“I think I can do it myself, you know,” Dakota said with a smirk. He knew Terrell took on the task to add an element of fun. Seduction applied to an otherwise clinical situation. His face, which looked like a mix of thinly veiled arousal and dire seriousness, made Dakota laugh.


Soon enough, he stood completely in the nude. He smiled at Terrell before carefully stepping into the water and laying down. He let out a breath at the sudden rush of heat.


“Let me know if you need anything,” Terrell offered in a soft tone as he reached the door


But Dakota already had an idea. “Hey, don’t leave!”


Chapter 55