In another world, there is so much magic, the people see no reason to advance their technology. Their history has been altered as well, resulting in a barely recognizable twentieth century. Wes, however, doesn’t know anything else. All he wants is to live a peaceful life with his small family -- his ward Mica and his friend Ollie. For his part, retired assassin Ollie never wants to leave Wes and Mica, but when Ilixo shows up, Ollie may not have a choice. Ilixo, his Chieftain, has a necromancer to find and Ollie is the perfect person to go hunting. Wes has to make a choice. He can accompany Ollie and help him capture the rogue necromancer, but then they will have to leave Mica unprotected at home. Mica is vulnerable, as she is on the verge of discovering her magic gift, and needs gentle guidance to help her through the process. Or Wes can stay home, and let Ollie face the danger alone. Torn between Mica and Ollie’s best interests, Wes makes his decision. Will Wes and Ollie survive and return home? Will Wes realize his love for his best friend reaches far deeper than loyalty and respect? Will Wes and Ollie maybe even find love?

How Much?

Wes answers Ollie’s simple question with a laugh. “I want you, Ollie.” He is oddly open this morning and he doesn’t dislike it. “You’re more than your parts and more than what you do for me. That being said, I’ve been thinking about having you in my arms for a few hours now. Can we?”


“Mmhmm,” Ollie says, unable to answer because of another yawn. “I talked to Randy about subduing the necromancer and I made some plans while I waited up for you.” He lays down his head on Wes’s sternum. “I finally decided to get some sleep and if you weren’t back by six, I would come after you.”


“I’m alright,” Wes soothes. He pushes and pulls and encourages and soon enough, Ollie is completely on top on him and Wes embraces him strongly. “The bodies are so lost. There’s nobody at home, nothing in there to have an opinion or thought.”


Chapter 41