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

Nathaniel lifted an expectant brow, and Taden’s breath caught in his throat, finding Nathaniel the most beautiful creature he’d ever seen. His head swam as he recalled their earlier lovemaking and quickly removed his own clothes. Nathaniel went to him, and Taden didn’t resist when his darling pushed against him, urging him backwards. Taden’s knees hit the edge of the low bed and he sprawled on his back, head hanging off the far end.


He struggled to push up from the awkward position when a torrid image of Nathaniel kneeling over him flashed into his mind. His heart pounded as he wondered if Nathaniel would play along. He lifted his head, drinking in the sight of Nathaniel’s naked body. “Come here,” he commanded, motioning Nathaniel to come around the bed. He leaned his head back over the edge of the cushions and laughed at Nathaniel’s slightly shocked face.


“But…” Nathaniel said helplessly.


Chapter 27