From the moment Taden rescues Nathaniel from the Sutherlin soldiers' torture, he finds himself caught in the gaze of the most beautiful eyes he's ever seen; amazing eyes that hold him thrilled and confused. The Sutherlins are planning to invade the beautiful Tahon Valley, but as Taden secrets Nathaniel from their reach, he finds himself drawn to the young man. Not only does he feel the urge to protect him, but he feels an ache he hasn't felt in many long years.<br><br>Nathaniel claims to be a traveler from a distant continent, saying he comes in peace. True or not, the youth has powers beyond anything Taden has seen -- control over men and animals and the very weather. Taden falls hard for the strange traveler, protecting him not only from the Sutherlins but from his own mistrustful people, who don't understand Nathaniel's powers and accuse him of being a witch ...

Nathaniel

Taden dropped his hand and took a quick step back, frustrated and confused. “Stay out of my head,” he said, his voice dangerously low.


“I did nothing to you,” Nathaniel swore, and Taden almost believed the despair in his tones. His breath caught in his throat when Nathaniel took his hand again. Heat sped from his fingertips up his arm to his chest, spreading a blanket of warmth through his body. Fire licked to his groin as Nathaniel searched his face. Nathaniel’s breath touched his skin, and the alluring scent of his body filled Taden with a mad desire.


An odd expression crossed Nathaniel’s face. “Do I know you, lord?” Their lips almost touched. A soft moan escaped Taden. It was too much! He tasted Nathaniel’s full lips with his tongue, their heady sweetness swamping all thoughts of caution. He kissed Nathaniel, sliding his tongue into the sweet depths, and pulled away when there was no response to his ardor.


Chapter 6