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

“You don’t keep your side locked?” Anton asked.


Anton returned the gesture. “True enough.”


August stepped through the doorway, haphazardly dressed but with his hair still delightfully disarrayed and a flush on both cheeks. He looked good enough to eat.


“Oh, dear,” Anton said with exaggerated concern. “It looks like I got both of you out of bed.” His gaze flipped between both of their faces, and then once again. “You both must have been up past your bedtimes. I didn’t think you left that late, though? Did you two have a nice time after you left the gala?”


Chapter 39