The Abandoned and The Professor

Charlie DeAngelous has never been one for relationships. Be it family or romantic. He has plenty of "friends" but trusting them to stick around? Eh, not happening. As a Slayer, he rarely stayed in one place, but now having been on a job for the Alpha Body in London for over a year. And his attempt at something long term has fizzled to nothing.

A chance encounter leads Charlie to believe that his biological family might have been searching for him for over two decades has left him suspicious but curious. Could someone have cheated this former foster kid out of knowing his family?

Jonathan Valdian only has one long-term romantic connection. A one-night stand that left him blown away three years ago. No matter how many holidays he spends with random strangers, Wolf is never far from his mind. His daughter Roselynn thinks he should spend a holiday with someone he likes. And why not?

A letter arrives that throws the biggest wrench into his holiday plans. The late wife he had lost four decades ago is still alive. The letter written in her supposed hand leads Jonathan on a mystery that could crack open his heart a second time. Is Odette alive? Or is this someone playing a trick on him?

In the background of a love affair coming back together, a specter looms hard over Charlie. If he wants to build a life with the man he's coming to love, Charlie's going to have to put his trust in another person. Can he stop this specter from destroying that hope, or will he lose far more than just his heart?