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

“Well, at least one of us can get a job done right,” Glenda said into her cell phone, preening for praise and not being disappointed. The rush she got from the pleasure in Anton’s voice was damn near sexual.


“Oh, yeah. He took it all right.” She was almost skipping as she replied. “But you got about six minutes to get the boutique in the hotel closed and/or find a way to stop him from leaving the hotel.”


She entered the lobby and watched as an elderly gentleman pulled a credit card from his wallet. Her smile grew. “Wait. No. Here’s a better idea—an idea that won’t matter where in the hell he goes. See if he’s got a credit card registered to his name and get it frozen. I have the feeling he’s going to move hell and high water to find something else to wear, but there’s no way he’ll ask Doren for the money to do it.”


There was an affirmation, a laugh, and mention of her being an angel. She smirked into the phone. “Not even close, boss.”


Chapter 32