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

His expression must have been as easy to read as the old Coca Cola posters on the walls because the man said, “Have a seat now, no need to go,” with a relieved smile. “And don’t worry too much about the mistake. Don’t mind a man carrying a weapon long as it’s not used on me.” His voice had a soft southern drawl Nathan couldn’t place but it might have been local.


This guy wasn’t exactly what Nathan expected to find of a lone truck stop owner in the middle of the night. He wasn’t seventy-five and sporting a beer gut for one. He had short brown hair that dusted his eyes, eyes that were a kind, pale blue that looked entirely humored and understanding, and his body was built strong more like a soldier than a cook.


Nathan hoped the grin he tossed the man wasn’t the grimace he imagined and went up to the main counter to sit down.


Chapter 33