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

Walter stumbled away at Malak’s arrival, actually showing his fear of the dark sidhe king for a moment before managing to collect himself. They stood mere feet apart before Nathan, like morbid bookends.


“You are not welcome here, Malak,” Walter said, though his voice wavered when it once would have been firm. “This is not your place.”


“Now, now, dearboy,” Malak chided Walter right back, smirking wide, his form once again the male version, “I do believe that is for Nathan to decide. I have full rights to be here if I am merely offering a deal.” He looked down at Nathan as he said that, smiling. “Yes, Nathan, I can give you what you want. You know I can. And you know all I ask in return.”


“Nathan, no,” Jim said, grabbing Nathan’s arm.


Nathan didn’t brush him off this time, but he didn’t acknowledge him either.


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