Nathan Grier’s dark fae bounty looms overhead. As he faces the very real threat of becoming a slave to the bounty’s owner, his brother Jim uses his changeling abilities more and more trying to save him.<br><br>Every changeling throughout history turns evil once their powers manifest, meaning time may be running out for both of them as Jim nears True Awakening. Fae hunter and incubus Sasha Kelly is prophesized to save Nathan, but while Nathan has embraced his feelings for the other man, he fears their time together will be cut short -- either from his impending fate ... or Jim’s.

Changeling

Then Jim turned his head just slightly and his eyes met Nathan’s. The dark blue began to change, shifting to amber and slit…but the color kept going. Like outside the cave, it spread outward to the whites, shimmering brightly as even his irises faded. And Nathan knew, even without Jim having to say anything, that this was it, no more holding back. Hesitation would mean the end, and if Jim failed, Nathan would be next.


Jim was letting himself reach True Awakening.


A brief passing of shame crossed Jim’s face, replaced quickly with firm resolve. The spriggan erupted away from Jim with a shockwave stronger than before. Jim stood slowly, no longer fatigued or winded. The bruises forming on his neck faded, and when he was finally on his feet, he seemed taller—larger than life.


Chapter 180