Scarred by an abusive stepfather who destroyed his confidence and faith, Rob is adrift. Trying to live on the street, he falls under the domination of an older man who is only marginally kinder to him. This man, self-proclaimed leader of a Wiccan coven, is very arrogant and self-centered. Through this association, though, Rob obtains a job in a book store. He also serves as an assistant to Daniel in rites and ceremonies, albeit living in fear of making mistakes. At a sabbat gathering, he meets Sean.<br><br>Sean grew up in a Wiccan home and only left following his parents’ death in an accident. He has floundered along alone and now works as a nurse. Seeing a notice of a coven in his new home town, he attends a sabbat gathering. There he meets and is instantly drawn to Rob, seeing the gentle, truly good soul behind his shyness. Sean recognized he must woo the other man carefully and win his trust before they can begin a real relationship. Daniel stands in the way.<br><br>When Daniel’s overbearing ways finally create a rebellion in the group, Sean sees a chance to step in. Will he manage to show Rob that sex can be about caring, trust and love instead of domination and harsh control?

Yuletide Present

Shock ricocheted through Rob as he careened around the end of the shelf unit.


His first thought was dismay and disgust. Was Sean really just another Daniel and only superficially kinder or at least more subtle? Yet a second impression followed close on the heels of that one—had he not dreamed of Sean last night, even as he lay beneath Daniel’s heavy body? Could it be that Sean truly was attracted to him, interested in him?


Although he didn’t see how that could be possible, he realized there had been nothing harsh or violent about the hug or the kiss that followed. He could have pulled away at any time and he somehow sensed Sean would have allowed it. There would have been no emotional blackmail, threats or recriminations.


Chapter 10