Generations ago, shifters -- many with magic powers -- were accepted throughout Emylnor. But a war with the nearby dragon nation bred concern, and though Emylnor's forces beat back the invasion, the shifters retreated into hiding.<br><br>Akton is a weasel shifter who seems to have no magical talents. When he is hunted, Talfryn joins the fight, finally able to flex his salamander flame powers. But while they make a good team, the thrill quickly wears off when they uncover recruitment orders. A shifter named Basil is building an army.<br><br>Someone has to warn Queen Ylenia before Basil can launch Emylnor into another war. When Akton and Talfryn volunteer to deliver the information to her, they have no intention of getting deeply involved with the fight -- or each other. But to stop Basil, they need to learn to trust each other completely, and fast. Or all of Emylnor will burn ...

Flame and Snow

“You’re not going alone,” said Talfryn. “You’re injured.”


“I need to get out of Teorg for a couple of days. After last night…” He trailed off, and to Akton’s surprise, Glenna nodded at Talfryn’s words. “It’s only a few days’ travel to Ivels. We go together, then we can part ways.”


Akton hesitated, then nodded. It was better to travel with an ally, after all. 8: Talfryn


“Hey,” said a voice at the door. Talfryn rolled over, thinking it was still too early in the morning. “Don’t make me come over there and do something inappropriate.”


“Like what?” asked Talfryn, rolling back around again. Akton stepped inside the room and shut the door behind him, a sleepy half-grin on his face. He leaned up against the wall.


“That was supposed to worry you,” he said. “Not make you curious.”


Chapter 11