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

Terrified that Nathan would do something to him with that touch, Walter backed away before coming to a sudden, horrible stop as his back hit the refrigerator. “I-I don’t…want that. My duty will always be stronger than your influence.” He did not feel as sure and confident as he forced himself to sound, but he still had faith. In Nathan. In the plan he knew Nathan once had.


Frowning, Nathan’s hand dropped. “There is so much potential in you,” he said with something of a hunger that made Walter’s insides twist, especially since Nathan leaned into him, his face coming close to the crook of Walter’s neck. “If only you’d see it. All that I could give you. Even…your family,” he whispered.


Those simple words, for a moment, erased Walter’s faith completely. He closed his eyes, tears stinging them as he shivered against the fridge.


Walter could not lose as others had lost. He could not.


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