Hunter Beaumont doesn't understand his grandmother's deathbed wish: "Destroy Beaumont House." He'd never even heard of the place. But after his grandmother passes and his first love betrays him, the family house in the Wisconsin woods looks like a tempting refuge. Going against his grandmother's wishes, Hunter flees to Beaumont House.<br><br>But will the house be the sanctuary he had hoped for? Soon after moving in, Hunter realizes he may not be alone. And who -- or what -- he shares the house may plunge him into a nightmare from which he may never escape.<br><br>Sparks fly when he meets his handsome neighbor, a caretaker for the estate next door, but is the man salvation...or is he the source of Hunter's terror?

A Demon Inside

“Maybe later.” Hunter got up from the bed and moved to his window, where he could make out the shape of Michael’s cottage in the darkness. All the lights were off. He turned to Luke. “Much later. I’m sorry, but I think I need you to go home now. Is that okay? I don’t feel so good.”


Luke swung his legs over the side of the bed. “Understood. Don’t be sorry.” He started pulling his shorts and shirt on. “Maybe we can hook up again? Try this sober? I’m home all summer.”


Hunter walked Luke downstairs and to the front door, gave him a quick peck on the mouth, lips closed. “Be careful driving home.”


“You sure you’re okay? I could stay…”


Luke hurried out the door. Hunter knew he’d never see him again. He leaned against the closed door, arms folded across his chest, trying to ignore the feel of eyes on him.


Chapter 86