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

Shuddering with the effort not to spend, Taden reached frantically for the tunic over his head, wanting to watch as he came in Nathaniel’s mouth. But then Nathaniel’s lips were no longer on him. His wrists were gripped, preventing him from moving. He lay panting on the cushions, chest heaving, fighting to halt the ecstasy burning in his balls. Then Nathaniel released his hands and his heart thundered at the rustle of garments. He grew desperate as he waited for whatever Nathaniel had planned.


Chapter 15