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

Although August made no sound, Doren opened his eyes, pulled a shaky breath, and gasped, turning his head quickly toward the doorway. Their gazes locked. For a moment August felt the tether between them pull tight, and Doren lifted his arm, reaching out. Embarrassed, August pulled back quickly, hiding behind the door, cheeks burning with shame.


And he did, spinning on his heel, soles squeaking as he walked down the hall and away from the coupling.


His senses came back to him quickly, compounding with every breath he took. He hadn’t been sure when he’d started to fade out; just that he’d begun to feel so weak and tired. He’d heard August call him from what seemed like a million miles away and he’d reached out to August’s voice. Surprisingly, August had come for him.


Chapter 26