Faerie horses should at least show up on time. That’s Aidan’s opinion, anyway. He’s been waiting for the pooka all night, to catch it stealing apples from human orchards. This Magical Enforcement Division assignment’s supposed to be easy -- and Aidan could use the break, after a previous case gone badly wrong. But when the apple-thief pooka does show up, it takes the shape of a gorgeous young man ... who doesn’t seem to mind being captured at Aidan’s hands.<br><Br>Ink left his herd to seek out adventure, and he’s found it in the form of a devastatingly handsome MED agent. He’s always been up for a challenge, and Aidan Callahan is certainly that: gorgeous, powerful, and good at his job. Ink’s perfectly happy to let Aidan put a hand -- or an enchanted bridle -- on him, especially with that note of command. It’ll be simple and fun, a decadent magical one night stand ... and Ink knows they’ll both enjoy it.<br><br>But this night isn’t simple. Ritual magic and Aidan’s own complicated gifts collide, and the family legacy he’s been avoiding becomes important, though Aidan’s starting to think it isn’t as important as keeping Ink in his arms.

The Pooka's Share

He sighed again, got to his feet, winced as his shoulder protested, and headed for his truck. The pooka could run. Could even hide. But could also be found.2


The pooka ran. He ducked around apple trees and moonlight and leaves. He let magic make his hoofs swifter, his movements more graceful, twisting and twining. Good at not being followed. Almost floating: dancing on air, as a sibling had called it.


He’d always liked running. Felt good. Weightless.


He slowed, though, as the guilt caught up. It was as fast as he was, after all.


He found a clearing, some moonbeams, some ruffling grass and fallen leaves and dirt. The night tasted like autumn and crisp juices and tart fruit over his tongue. His skin, his throat, held the memory. A bridle, a collar. Aidan’s bridle, Aidan’s collar.


He knew who Aidan Callahan was. Most people in the magical community did. Only one banshee agent in the MED. Not many male banshee offspring ever. Rare and extraordinary.


Chapter 5