Even though it belongs to a series, this book can be read as a stand-alone!

Summary

He was kept from the world, like everyone who lived at the old Applegate Property, a secluded place far from civilization. Daniel Askew's parents joined the cult when he was just a baby, which was twenty-five years ago. All these years, Daniel was raised to pray and obey, and he did like the good little human he was. That was until they murdered his lover and best friend because cult leader El Shaddai disapproved of their relationship. Daniel managed to escape, but where could he go? He doesn't know the outside world because he was never allowed to leave the vicinity.

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Lucas is on his way home after completing an assignment when he sees a body alongside the road. The young man is half-conscious and panics when Lucas wants to take him to the nearest hospital. Seeing the raw, naked fear in his eyes brings out protective feelings he didn't know he had. His gut feeling tells him to take him home to ensure his safety.

As often the case is, no one is ever allowed to leave the cult. So, when Daniel is able to escape, El Shaddai, as the leader calls himself, is hell-bent on getting him back.

It doesn't take long before the cult knows Daniel's location, and they come for him. Lucas is one of the best assassins in the country, but even he's afraid he bit off more than he can chew. Can he keep Daniel safe?

It takes the help of friends to help keep Daniel safe, but even so, in the end, Daniel must die to gain his much-wanted freedom.