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

With a gentle kiss and murmur of warning, Lucian slipped from Shea, busying himself with the necessary motions to get his beloved to the nest awaiting them on the couch. “Rest and let me, sweet Shea,” Lucian instructed, unbinding and removing restraints. Shea didn’t respond with much more than a slow blink. “Cool touch,” Lucian whispered, cleaning them up with wipes he fetched from a pack beneath the lounge. Lucian stripped out of his boots and pants, and though Shea’s tiny grunt was the only answer, Shea went willingly and helpfully upright upon Lucian’s suggestion. Lucian assisted Shea to the couch, helped Shea to lie down on the pillows, and joined Shea, tucking a blanket around their feet. Lucian pulled Shea into his arms. “My brave, sweet, summer Shea, your service to me is over for now, and I will remember your perfection for the rest of my days.”


Chapter 69