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

“Come on, Curt. That’s the front desk. The car is here.” Doren smiled at him, half-hanging through the doorway. “They’ve moved it out back though because there’s a crowd out front. I guess word got out that we were staying here and you know how it is,” Doren mock-flipped non-existent long hair from his shoulder and shook his head like a diva, “they just can’t get enough of me!”


“Yeah,” Curtis snorted. “And if they loved you as much as you love yourself we’d all be millionaires by now.” He lowered his voice. “Just give me a minute here, Doren. I’ll be right out.”


Chapter 81