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

“No shit! The recruiters are here. If we get to the town—”


“I don’t think you understand me,” said Talfryn. He didn’t make a move to grab Akton again. “Verypowerful, Akton. Think shifter powerful. More than a fox or a wolf—someone with magic.”


Akton glared at him for a moment. However smart Talfryn was, however well-read, he couldn’t know who was attacking a town without seeing them. And Akton didn’t have time to think about any of it.


“I’m not arguing with you,” he said, turning back to the path. “People are dying.”


“At least don’t use the road,” said Talfryn, moving into the trees. If it would stop him from getting in Akton’s way, he’d go for it. Akton ducked into the trees and followed Talfryn, who made a direct line for the town despite his whining.


Chapter 29