Daniel Trace dreams of days to come -- literally. Ever since he can remember, Daniel gathers hints and snippets of the upcoming day through his dreams. Of course, the dreams are never straight forward (and neither is Daniel), so the shy, rare book dealer spends his nights pulling together clues under the guise of a Medieval warrior or an ancient Greek fire fighter. Surrounded by an eclectic group of family and friends, he carves a refuge in his Chicago neighborhood.<br><br>Daniel’s latest dreams warn of the return of an old nemesis, but nothing prepares him for Karden Templeton, a man with eyes the color of chocolate as it melts on the tongue. Along with unending flirtations, Karden offers Daniel a proposal that will turn his orderly world upside down and ignite long-forgotten desires.<br><br>Will surrendering to Karden’s flirtations place Daniel at the mercy of an old love? Can Daniel learn to accept his gifts, and trust his awakening feelings for Karden?

Dream of Me

“You see it, don’t you?” Paulo cried, and smacked the hard wood of the podium.


“See what?” asked Kar from the high-backed chair.


Daniel shook his head and turned to Kar. “Dr. Guerrieri would have you believe this came from the famed libraries at Alexandria.”


Paulo laughed and clapped his hands once in delight. “It is not what I believe, my darling boy. It is the shining truth!”


Ignoring the outburst, Daniel stayed focused on Karden’s curious expression. “The Library at Alexandria was one of the wonders of the world,” said Daniel. “It was rumored to be founded by the descendants of Alexander the Great, who slaughtered a lot of people in order to impose Greek culture.”


A loud snort sounded from Paulo. “Alexander civilized the world,” he announced.


“By annihilating countless cultures by force,” responded Daniel.


Paulo leaned closer to Daniel. “He gave everyone the choice of keeping their traditions.”


“Choosingwhile staring at the tip of a spear,” said Daniel.


Chapter 21