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

August relaxed while Doren sang, feeling the reverberation of Doren’s voice run through his chest. It was soothing and he found himself drifting off again and again. He finally slid from the bed, pointing at the sliding door when Doren reached for him, grazing their palms together as August stepped away. He needed air to wake himself up a bit. Besides, he wasn’t a rock star or a musician. Two A.M. hit him hard.


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