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, may I speak with you?” Walter appeared out of the crowd in the bar, placing a gentle but firm grip on Nathan’s arm.


“Sure, Walt. Gotta be some corner in here where we can be alone.”


It took them a few minutes to find an empty space, but they eventually ended up in the kitchen.


“So, what disaster do you have to tell me about this time?” Nathan asked.


“I do not always bring ill news, Nathan, but I am afraid you are not wrong today,” Walter said gravely. “I have been informed that some of Malak’s forces have slipped through the Veil early. A couple dark sidhe only, but enough that they could be extremely dangerous to you if they are indeed already here.” He nodded around them to indicate the Gatehouse. “Has anyone out of the ordinary arrived recently?”


Nathan almost choked on a laugh. “Is that a trick question?Everyone’sout of the ordinary right now, human seals and crazy looking fae-folk alike. Are you saying we gotspieswith us?”


Chapter 128