Jesse Madding finds himself caught between three gorgeous men, an ancient demon, and a dedicated group of cultists ...<br><br>A simple case for Gideon Keel and Jesse Madding turns into something far more complicated when they discover their friend's trouble-prone nephew was doing a lot more than just studying demon history. Jonah stole a holy book, and now the cultists he stole it from want it back.<br><br>Protecting Jonah becomes even more vital when Jesse learns just who it is the cultists worship -- Castelain, an immortal demon who walks between worlds. Jesse finally has a name for the creature that stole Black John's power, the creature that wiped Gideon's memory, and the creature that possessed Emma. Might he also have a name for the being that nearly took his life and kidnapped Emma?

However Long the Night

But before anybody could have any kind of fun, they had to get rid of their unexpected guests.


He followed Jesse out to the foyer. Though he hung back while Jesse answered the door, he had a perfect view of the small crowd congregated there, all young men, though of varying sizes. The moment they saw Jess, their heart rates jumped as one, and they fell to their knees, bowing down in unison.


“Did you post your picture on the Internet or something?” Gideon commented wryly. “Not that I don’t think you’re gorgeous, but this sudden twink parade tripping over themselves to get to you is starting to make me wonder what you’re actually doing on the computer all the time.”


“I have no idea what the hell is going on,” Jesse said, his attention still fixed on the prostrate young men. “Um…you guys can all stand up now.”


“No, we can’t. Your Worshipfulness.”


Chapter 39