Order of the Nine Seals - Alex Polak

Gavan Maddox returned from his hunt for the Veil with his magick unlocked and an empty box. He knows the mysterious organization that sent him to find the Veil will be disappointed, and he's keen to hide the truth from them-that the Veil gifted its extensive power to him. He subdues his magick when he meets again with the lovely Angelica, the emissary for the unknown group. Despite his efforts to hide his strength, the group suspects he has great abilities and now they want something from him.

When Angelica goes missing, Gavan knows it was his refusal to assist the group's leader that put her in danger. Calling upon old acquaintances and new allies, Gavan uncovers the group's headquarters and mounts a rescue mission, putting his magick at risk of manipulation by the organization. Their underground headquarters contain innumerable surprises for Gavan. It soon becomes clear that the Order of the Nine Seals has far bigger plans than kidnapping and Gavan is but one piece in their 200-year-old plot.