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

“Ivels isn’t that large,” he said. “A few thousand people. Don’t let it deceive you—they have a festival in summer that pulls in people from all over.”


“Right,” said Akton. “One whole festival. That you’ve never been to. Where’s the Guard house?”


“It’ll be off the square. They all are. Ylenia ordered that a few hundred years ago so that you could visit any town and find the Guard easily. I’m sure Ivels will look better at town center, too.”


Akton rolled his eyes. Talfryn tore his gaze away from him after a few minutes, wondering whether there was anything he could do to repair the situation this time. He’d enjoyed the sex the night before and had been hoping they could share an actual bed tonight, but then Akton had gone cold and suspicious. It was difficult to believe he could think Talfryn was trying to lure him with the sun water.


Chapter 19