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

They didn’t make it back to the Gatehouse right away, but found themselves continuously sidetracked as they made their way through the crowd. Shiarra was first to break the lines, throwing herself at Sasha and Nathan, saying how pleased she was that everything had worked out. Apparently, she was willing to forgive Puck for stealing her form and sending her away since everything had turned out okay, but if it hadn’t there would have been Hell to pay. Maybe that was why the elusive light sidhe had disappeared.


Sasha’s friends followed them, the twins cooing, Cam looking like he hadn’t breathed since they’d been gone, Charis beaming as she hung onto her husband, and Lindsey giving a meager nod to Nathan like approval of the insane plan that had somehow worked out without any bloodshed.


Nathan tried his damndest to lead his small crew back to the Gatehouse doors quickly, needing that rest just as much as he had preached, and hoping that those outside took his advice.


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