A.F. Henley

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

“Right this way then, gentlemen,” Anton said, waving them both through a massive door. “Please sit wherever you wish.” His voice was as pleasant as a snake charmer coercing angry reptiles, but August could feel a seething gaze on him the entire time that he helped Doren rise, walked into a boardroom-styled space, and settled into a chair beside Doren.


Chapter 15