Doren was born with a powerful gift -- a gift he's managed to use to put him well on his way to becoming a star. But there is more to that gift than just musical talent, and as careful as Doren is to hide that fact, there are some who know of the power behind the sound, and all the ways they could abuse it.<br><br>August's goal in life is simple: make an impact in the music industry. An opportunity to work as the personal assistant to Doren seems to be exactly the kind of break he needs to accomplish that goal.<br><br>But all too often in life, simple becomes just another complication, especially when there are people whose goal is even simpler: destroy and dominate.

The Gift

“Doren, Doren, my awesome, wonderful star. Isn’t this fantastic? I’m all but busting with pleasure to finally have you here at home base.”


August flinched away from the window in a reaction that felt instinctual, his skin crawling at the sudden appearance of the impressive man who had just walked in the room. At least, he assumed the man had just walked in the room. August was pretty sure he hadn’t been there when they came in, but the man’s entrance had been cat-like in silence and stealth, and there was the possibility he had simply manifested out of the air. He was striking, the kind of man many of his friends would have fallen over themselves to get a piece of: tall, built like a sculpture, with impressive clothing and jewellery. He all but screamed of good taste and the love of fine things.


He stalked past August confidently and extended his hand to Doren. “I trust the hotel meets with your liking?”


Chapter 14