In Shadowfen it is believed that two people ruling is the most effective way to rule a kingdom. To ensure the happiness of the ruling people the goddess Amouria gave the people the hearts call a spell designed to find exactly what the heir to the throne needs in a mate. 
Aurelia has cast the spell twice only to have it fail. Now as the laughingstock of her kingdom,she must do it a third time. The spell pairs her with Zinjo a man who answered the hearts call from across the world. 
during dinner the queen is attacked by an Assassin. Aurelia and Zinjo follow the trail to an ancient Evil bent on causing chaos and now must attempt to seal it 
away.

The Lion Of Shadowfen

he wilderness of the Kun Lun Shan was comparable to the forests of Shadowfen. Aurelia noted monkeys and wolves, which made Aurelia realize just how far from she was. Zinjo remained tensed up and ready for action. His partisan remained in his grip. 


"How much further to Kun Lun Shan?" Aurelia asked. Unlike her male counterpart, she enjoyed the new scenery. In the distance, a plume of smoke rose above the trees. "Do you see that?" 


 "Hmmm," Zinjo used his hand to shield his eyes from the sun, "It is hard to tell if it is from civilization or a camp. Do you wish to investigate?" 


"Of course, I want to investigate. I might be able to wash the dirt and grime from my body." 


"In this bath of yours, do you envision someone being in there with you?" the joke was a rare instance of Zinjo's playfulness. Aurelia found his jokes endearing and wished he would make them more often. 


Chapter 71