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

Shiarra didn’t even bat an eyelash at his whiskey-induced rudeness. “Actually, I’ve been a bit more into the working class man lately. They’re so much more creative.” She valiantly reached over to the radio and flicked it off, leaving the car to a strange silence that Nathan didn’t like at all, something that even the engine’s purr couldn’t dull. “Nathan, you proved me wrong, just like I knew you could. Maybe it was because my nephew decided to give up everything in order to bring you back…but still, here you are, breathing and alive and drowning your sorrows in drink and loud music like a good ol’ boy.”


“And you have a problem with that?” Nathan snapped. He looked over at Shiarra and her blue eyes resembled Sasha’s so much that he almost couldn’t stand it. “I’m trying. I just want a little oblivion before I have to face this shit again, you understand? If it’s not pity it’s worry, or even god damn fear on their faces. I have enough trouble dealing with bad memories.”


Chapter 22