Born with the ability to read emotions, Emma Coolidge leads a life of self-imposed seclusion. Until she is saved by Gideon Keel and Jesse Madding, who befriend her and introduce her to people who can help her create a normal life. Everything is great but for one small problem. Emma longs to be more than friends with Gideon and Jesse, and wants to be part of their darker games involving bondage and sadism, but believes her desire can be nothing but a private fantasy.<br><br>Gideon adores Jesse and wants nothing more than to give him everything he wants. When Gideon realizes Jesse wants Emma, as well, he decides to invite Emma into their games. But first Jesse and Gideon are forced to investigate a string of grave desecrations. They must unravel the mystery of who is stealing Black John's power, why, and how to reverse it before they can devote their time and energy to their mutual desire for a third in their bed.

Mosaic Moon

Like downstairs, the curtains were drawn tight against the morning sunshine. The sole illumination in the room came from a lamp on the nightstand, and it cast a pale yellow light over the small figure on the bed. Jesse’s breath caught. John was barely recognizable. The blankets were tucked close under his chin, and the pall that had settled over his skin made him look like a corpse. His eyes were so sunken, they appeared bruised, and his raspy breathing was audible even across the room.


In spite of his dreadful appearance, John offered a ghost of a smile at Jesse’s arrival. “My apologies for not getting the door.” His voice had taken on the same anemic aspect as his features. “Though your presence means my wards failed. I suppose that’s not a good thing.”


Chapter 84