When Tane is asked to a Halloween party by one of the men from the logging firm he works in, he’s anxious as well as thrilled. The man looks like the one of his dreams but, when the night comes around, he discovers he’s been cruelly tricked and ends up running for his life.
He finds refuge in a house at the edge of the forest and is strangely drawn to the beast of a man who lives there with his elderly brother. But appearances are deceiving, as Tane’s already found out. Can he live long enough to have a fairy-tale ending?
Chapter 1Spotting a table at the far side of the coffee shop, Tane settled himself down to wait for his coffee date. After a few minutes, he glanced up from his phone and waved. Tane swiped out of f*******: and greeted Nick with a grin as his long-time friend approached, his own coffee in hand. “Glad you could make it.” Tane stood as Nick set down his drink. “I haven’t had a chance to see you since you returned.” Nick hugged Tane, slapping his back before they both sat. “How’re things going?” “Good in some respects, but not that great in others.” Tane pursed his lips. “There’s a bit of a clique in work. First off, it was ‘we don’t like the outsider.’ Especially one with a degree. Or Maori heritage.” “Jeez. You’re kidding. It goes back to your grandfather, doesn’t it?” Nick asked, takin