Betrayed by a lover, Jamie rents an isolated cabin on Lake Huron, wanting only to be left alone. Instead, he is pulled from his solitary existence as an artist and tumbles headlong into the legend of Saint Nicolas.<br><br>As a young man, Nicolas accidentally killed a man intent on murdering three children, only to have the man's malicious spirit rise up against him. Fleeing through the centuries from the Krampus, the evil troll-like creature that dogs his steps, Nico finds refuge with the young artist who takes him into his home and bed. But Jamie has questions. Who is Nicolas, and why does the Krampus want to destroy him?<br><br>When the Krampus begins to torment and torture anyone Nico comes in contact with to punish him, Jamie's life is put in danger. And Jamie isn't sure whether he can help Nico defeat his nemesis or if he's merely a pawn in the Krampus's game.

Nicolas

John’s frown deepened, and he slipped his phone back in a pocket. “Still no answer. Think I’ll head over there—”


“Can we accompany you?” Nico asked.


The doctor’s eyes narrowed and Jamie explained, “We have something to talk to you about, but not here. Please, it’s important or I wouldn’t ask.” Jamie held his breath. The doctor and he had become friends over the last few months, but he wasn’t sure what the man would think of their request.


“If it’s something that concerns Andy, you’d better tell me right now,” John said impatiently.


Jamie glanced at the group at the counter, eyeing them with interest. John followed his gaze and pressed his lips into an irritated line. “Very well. I’ll meet you at the car.”


He turned and slammed out the door. Nico glanced at Jamie, then grabbed his snow gear and followed him while Jamie pulled out his wallet and paid for their meal.


Chapter 28