Liam stood on the highest balcony of the newly expanded east tower as the sun climbed higher. The estate had transformed overnight into a sprawling domain. Rolling gardens stretched into misty forests. Distant spires pierced the horizon. Julian’s arms wrapped around him from behind. His solid chest pressed warmly against Liam’s back. The binding thrummed between them. A constant current of shared awareness and rising hunger.
“We have outgrown this single story,” Julian murmured against his ear. His breath sent shivers down Liam’s spine. “Let us claim more.”
With a joint command through the Heart of Blackwood they reshaped reality. The mansion grounds blurred and expanded. New lands materialized. A crystalline lake appeared to the north. Ancient ruins rose in the west. Shadows lengthened
