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

“Sure.” Shea walked with Lucian, through the formal living room, past the grand piano that nobody ever touched, and into the dining room, tricked out with reds and golds. The table sat eighteen comfortably, twenty with the spare chairs, and the eleven members of Lucian’s closest circle sat chatting at their appointed places. Lucian gestured for Shea to follow him to the head of the table. A seat was vacant to Lucian’s right, and Clark sat on his left.


“So good of you to join us,” Clark said.


“It was bound to happen eventually,” Lucian answered, watching Shea take his chair.


“Yes. But before we gave up the last hope of being fed,” Clark said with a mock sigh. “You’re going soft in your old age.”


“Undoubtedly following your example.” Lucian smiled at Clark without mirth.


Clark snorted. “Good to see you, Shea. Have you met my professor?”


Shea smiled at Daniel. “No, but I’ve heard of you. I’m Shea Ollivander, sir.”


Chapter 26