Act Two : New Beginnings

Who is seducer and who the seduced? Kellan Fik raced to Nitcha when a master seer scried his rival's fosterling as his destiny and his mate. Becket was a bibelot—devoid of magic. But the man wasn't the shy, submissive virgin Kellan expected. Ponderously tall, outspoken, and a shockingly skillful lover, Becket intrigued Kellan and inflamed his desires. Becket was also the key to unraveling the puzzle of Becket's guardian and Kellan's chief competitor, Theodore Douglas. Kellan courts Becket with powerful charms and the dizzy wonder of their every caress. His hope? Convincing his wily lover to share his secrets and cement their bond. Becket isn't what he seems, but neither is Kellan. Together, they must learn to trust despite the lies and intrigues... before it's too late. A 31,004 word novella