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

“Well, some things can’t be helped. And Doren?”


“He’s all right. He’ll be all right.” August bit his lip and eyed Doren’s back. “So, what now?”


Diana chuckled. “What do you mean?”


August’s frown deepened and he snapped his reply. “What do you mean, what do I mean? What do we do now? What about the contract? What about the band? What about everything?”


“What contract?” Diana asked sweetly. “Funny thing about that contract, August. I’ve been looking for a copy of it everywhere, but I can’t find a single one. Not even a draft. Weird, hmm? That they would send Doren all that way and not even get him to sign a contract first?”


“But…” August stopped, confused. “I have a copy of it with me. Signed. By both of them. Witnessed, even.”


Diana’s voice dropped. “Then, darling, I suggest you get rid of it. Burn it until its nothing but ash.”


Chapter 99