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

“Do it. Don’t think about it, just do it.”


So, Geoff stopped thinking about it. He let the sensation build, he reached for the bottom lip of the bin, and with power burning through his arms and into his fists, Geoff lifted the bin. He expected to strain, and tensed every part of himself in anticipation, until the realization dawned on him that he didn’t need to. Almost effortlessly, Geoff lifted the entire structure and dumped it on to its side with a horrific bang.


The ground shuddered underneath them while Geoff stared in wonder at his own hands.


“Come on, buddy.” Doren smacked Geoff’s shoulder soundly. “Let’s get the hell out of here before we get arrested.”


Chapter 73