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

And now loud noises frightened her, too. Ideally, she should see a therapist, to help her cope with the loss of her family and all the psychological damage inflicted. But could they risk staying in one place for longer than a day? Even if they could, neither of them actually had legal custody of Kenna. They couldn’t fill out the paperwork needed to get help for the poor girl, and faking it might bring unwanted attention from the authorities.


Dakota wanted to provide some kind of support. He already felt protective of her. So, he tried to engage Kenna in conversation and give her anything she needed. Including a hot breakfast—not exactly his forte.


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