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

Aurelia, Nian, and Zinjo waited until nightfall to make their move on the Clockwork Guild. The Mechanical guards patrolled with perfect vigilance. Aurelia could infiltrate the guild herself, but they had no idea what waited for them behind the iron doors. Nian appeared to be wrestling with a thought. His hand steadily tapped the hilt of his sword. 


"Something on your mind Lord Nian?" Aurelia prepared to make the change. 


"I thought to myself, if these people are using the souls of magical creatures to power the gems, we may encounter them in the guild as well." Lord Nian gestured to the guild, "Are we going to stand here all night, or are we going to fulfill your promise to Sojobo?" 


The princess closed her eyes and imagined herself in the change room where the lion suit and the Anzu suit waited for her. She chose the Anzu suit and felt the familiar stretch of the leather, and a slight pinch in her back reminded her she had wings as the Anzu. 


Chapter 80