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

“Let me guess,” he said. “No fire?”


“I don’t want to be recaptured,” said Akton, selecting a mostly-flat area far enough off the road to be hidden. He let down his packs. “I’m going to do a quick loop around the area.”


Talfryn shrugged and lowered himself to the ground. By the time Akton had assured himself through sight, scent, and smell that they were safe enough here, Talfryn was sitting on his bedroll, eating a handful of nuts. He didn’t try to start another conversation. Akton figured Talfryn was even more tired than he was—he probably ended up doing much less physical labor in his day to day life. And you couldn’t make up for that by fucking someone every other night.


Chapter 26