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

“It’s not your fault,” he said, setting his gaze on the road ahead. “Your intentions were good, and it was a crisis. I meant I think we should use our crowns to resupply. You found most of yours in the ash, and I have mine still. You need a new pack, clothes, boots…”


“Basic herbs and bandages, food…” Talfryn sighed. “I was planning on being back in Teorg by now. With a bit of an adventure under my belt, a couple of good nights spent with you, and a bag of new reading material. I can’t imagine what Glenna’s thinking. That I’ve run off or died, I suppose.”


“I’m not saying it wasn’t necessary. I’m sure my family all think I’ve died. All of Eizyn burned, after all. But we…can’t go back yet. If we don’t get this information to Queen Ylenia, then they will all probably die. We’ll make our excuses and explanations later. For now, we have to figure out how to get to Ylenia, and that means resupplying.”


Chapter 42