Detective Thaddeus Ezax is in over his head. He’s the only wizard in Rockshade’s Paranormal Investigations Department, and it was his name that got him the job. The Ezaxs are known as some of the most powerful wizards in the world, but Thaddeus isn’t your average Ezaxs. Is it any wonder his family shuns him? When a kidnapping case is dropped into his lap, Thaddeus must act fast. While most five-year-olds can cast a location spell, Thaddeus can't and is forced to get creative. When he finds himself in possession of a black market werewolf skull with a ghost trapped inside, accidentally releases the spirit, and somehow forms a connection with it, things get even crazier. Sandulf Hunter doesn’t remember dying, but he remembers the last thing he saw before everything went black -- a wizard. All wizards must die! The only problem is, the wizard standing next to him smells too damned good, so good Sandy thinks he might have to keep him. And since wherever Thaddeus goes, Sandulf finds himself yanked along, he might not have a choice in the matter anyway.

Soul Eater

“We need to go, now!” He tried pulling out his hand again, pain making him grind his teeth. “Or you go.” He stopped and looked at them. “Yes, it’s our best chance. You go.” He nodded, trying to convince himself he was okay with sacrificing himself. “Sandy show them…” He took a deep breath and tried to calm his racing heart. “Show them the weird place you found. If he comes here now, he’ll be distracted with me and you can get the women out in time if they’re there.”


“Are you insane?” Sandy glared at him. “You’re giving up? Just like that. Oh no, he has an alarm on the circle. Run! Save yourselves!” He came closer and his hands swished through the air in more and more agitated gestures. “Hero complex much?”


“No, maybe you didn’t. But, if you die, I die, and I’m not willing to die for this fucker. I’ve died once by the hands of a wizard, I won’t do it a second time.”


Chapter 46