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 watched as Jim and Sasha moved toward Shiarra and took her forcefully by the arms. She did not look at all surprised by this, but shifted suddenly into the form of Puck. Walter held back a gasp, seeing equal surprise from Alex and Solrin.


“You thought you could hide from me,” Nathan said chastisingly, head cocked at Puck in cruel humor. “Maybe you would have stayed hidden too, but my baby doesn’t keep secrets from me.” He grinned at Sasha, who grinned right back, pleased to be praised. “So, you wanted to help? Thought you’d try turning those I love against me? That isn’t very nice of you.”


Puck didn’t look scared, just sort of accepting of the inevitable, resigned. He pulled on a smile. “Nathan, buddy, I was just waiting to see how things turned out. Your side’s looking much more likely the winner here, so…how’d you like another recruit? I’m good at parties. Can’t have an apocalypse without a bit of mischief, now can you?”


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