As the son of the infamous New Amsterdam city mayor, Lucian learned at an early age that power is king, love is for the weak, and a real man has no use for tears or mercy. The only light in Lucian's formative years was Shea who gave Lucian the impetus to break free of his father and leave the city. Shea is never far from Lucian's side, a friend and companion.<br><br>But after a lover dies despite Lucian's best efforts, Lucian returns home with new purpose: build an empire to destroy the darkness that steal lives and souls. Shea's back in the city, too, and when three long years pass without contact, Lucian realizes he can't live without confessing that Shea is his only solace and reason for living.<br><br>When reuniting with Shea leads to a horrifying discovery at the hands of the very evil Lucian wishes to eradicate, Lucian vows a path of bloody vengeance to save Shea from certain destruction.

Winter's Knight

Lucian glared at the interloper until the man shoved hands into jean pockets and glowered at the ground. Lucian sucked a breath. He would know that scowl and body language anywhere. It had been directed at him a million times, and Lucian clenched his teeth to keep from gaping.


Shea had started out as a tall, lanky kid and not much had changed over the years. The last time Lucian saw Shea, he was skinny, geeky, and adorably self-conscious. Shea wore glasses and a buzz cut, his lack of fashion sense put the entire gay community to shame, and he tried to blend into the wallpaper.


Chapter 3