Beholden

Julian Thomas made the unpopular decision to become Beholden and focus his magic only on scrying. Because of it, he’s the best at his job and the top scryer for the Department of Extranormal and Magical Affairs. Which why Investigations Agent Wes Caldwell goes right to Julian for help locating a missing person.<br><br>When Wes needs to use his magic to boost Julian’s, they find a magical resonance between them that quickly leads to more. Julian doesn’t want to move too fast, but Wes knows Julian is it for him. He’s fine with waiting, as long as Julian stays close as they work through it.<br><br>But then Julian falls ill, and it’s clear there’s a magical reason. Wes will stop at nothing to find out what’s plaguing Julian, and when they realize just how deep the plot goes, they have more questions than answers. Magic is increasing in the world, and no one can figure out why. Julian and Wes have found love, but will it be enough to get them through what’s to come?

Kris T. Bethke · LGBT+

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47 Chs

Chapter 18

“No, you won’t. You’ve been MIA for almost a week, Julian. That’s obviously not fine.” Wes stood, then hauled me to my feet. I gasped when he leaned forward and gave me a small peck on the lips. He pulled away before I had a chance to respond, turned me around, and nudged me toward the bedroom. “Go on, now. We’ll start working on this thing with your magic as soon as I find out what’s happening.”

I did as he asked because he obviously wasn’t taking “no” for an answer, and he needed to get to the office. I would go along with him because it would get him moving. But once we got back to DEMA, I’d head to my office and lock myself in. He couldn’t enter without my express permission. And when I wouldn’t grant it, he’d be forced to go about his business and forget about me.

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