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 leaving was a much better solution than killing himself.


Though they left with Gage, Dakota insisted on driving his own vehicle—a gently used, gray Jeep he’d picked up for ten thousand after selling the RV. It was a great car, and he genuinely enjoyed driving it with the top removed on a beautiful, warm day. Kenna sat quietly in the passenger seat, wearing an oversized pair of pink sunglasses and a matching sun dress. She kept incredibly still, with her hands in her lap and her knees locked together, and only spoke when addressed. It seemed she was lost in thought about the move. Fortunately, it looked as though she was at least enjoying the weather a little, too.


Chapter 118