Nathan Grier returns from the Veil a changed man. The consequences of his time with Malak, the dark sidhe king, and the deal made to free him may be more than he can bear.<br><br>The weakening of the Veil and new enemies foretell of a greater battle still ahead. With Nathan’s brother Jim now an Awakened changeling, and Nathan’s role in Malak’s plans finally revealed, Nathan’s love for fae hunter and incubus Sasha Kelly may not be enough to save him after all.

Sidhe

As they kissed, soft presses of their lips and strokes of their tongues, Sasha pulled Nathan close against him and away from the jukebox, hips swaying gently to the music.


“A little early for a slow-dance,” Nathan teased, lips damp and still so close to Sasha’s as he spoke.


But instead of playing along, Sasha had to ruin the moment by asking almost tearfully, “Are you really okay, Nathan?” His hold was as tight as Jim’s had been, only this was face to face so it was harder for Nathan to keep his real response hidden.


“I’m adjusting. But this…this is good.” He slid his arms around Sasha’s waist and held firm. “This is okay. This is me being okay.” It was the truth even if it was fleeting.


Sasha smiled, melancholy like the song. “Okay.” And they danced, sort of, more like swayed and held onto each other as the music played and switched to another song in Frank’s smooth voice.


Chapter 15