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

“Happy birthday, you bastard!” Chance Baar bellowed, and half of Lucian’s champagne sloshed onto the front stoop when Chance yanked Lucian into a bear hug and pounded him on the back.


“Thank you,” Lucian said, disengaging and nearly taking a bottle of vodka to the face.


“Brought you somethin’ to ease the slide into gettin’ fuckin’ old.” Chance grinned, all white teeth, blond hair, and predatory blue eyes.


“Too thoughtful.” Lucian took the bottle, and Chance stomped into the house, tracking water. He wore a plain sweater and slacks under his outerwear, and his booming voice attracted Clark, the two men shaking hands and exchanging an embrace.


“I stopped him from testing the goods on the way here,” Ryuu Fugikage said, the soft tenor conveying irritation and affection with much practice. Chance’s boy toy smirked full lips, the ruby stones in his ears and lip winking in the porch light. The expression was enough to set Lucian on edge.


Chapter 24