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

“It wouldn’t hurt to have your input,” Lucian said. “Much.”


“Fuck.” Chance sighed. “Takin’ a leak. Feel free to start without me.”


“Me, too,” Ryuu said, following Chance out of the room.


“Probably would be wise not to touch the towels in the downstairs bathroom when they’re done,” Clark mused.


“After last time, Chance knows better,” Lucian said simply, retaking his seat.


Shea leaned toward Lucian and asked, “Should I take a hike, too?”


“Not necessarily,” Lucian answered, meeting Shea’s lean in the middle to speak near one ear. He curled his fingers around Shea’s forearm, and Shea’s hand clasped the touch before letting go. Lucian took a second to fall in love with the idea of Shea understanding what it meant for Lucian to be so easy with contact. Shea understood the gravity, and the net made it easier for Lucian to fall.


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