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

“Nathan Grier, you think youcan deny me?” asked a great echoing rumble of a voice.


No, he couldn’t go back, he couldn’t go back. But even as Nathan thought that, he knew he still would. He would if it was the only choice he had instead of giving in to what Malak wanted.


“Damn right I can deny you,” Nathan said, this time without an ounce of fear. “My answer is still no, you goddamn son of a bitch.”


A howl left Malak’s lips, his mouth still shimmering with what looked like sharpened teeth. Then he seemed to grow larger, filling the whole car, and Nathan knew that it was over. Malak leapt for him, but just before reaching him it was as if he struck some unseen barrier that knocked all that darkness and excess power right out of him. Malak tumbled back, just a man in a suit, his eyes even that feigned blue.


Chapter 32