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

“Why do you still stand here?” he hissed, all apprehension of Morana gone. “Get to the show. Bring me back that little prick.”


He sat down and fingered a glass of wine as Morana stalked past him, chin in the air. “Oh, and Morana,” he said, lifting the glass to the light, peering through the liquid for any impurity. “Be sure when you do, he’s willing to assist. Otherwise, there is no need to bring him at all.”


She smiled at him coldly, turning to close the double doors behind her, “As you wish…”


Chapter 77