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

“Fuck,” said Akton as Talfryn landed on top of him. They’d taken to practicing hand-to-hand without weapons, which often put them in compromising positions. Talfryn grinned and slid a knee between Akton’s legs.


“I wouldn’t mind.” He leaned down and watched as Akton’s expression switched from one of pain from having been smacked down on his back to desire. He pushed his crotch up against Talfryn and craned his neck up.


“Since we’re cutting out on practice early, winner will be whoever comes last,” said Akton, then dragged Talfryn’s mouth down to him.


The sex was good, if rushed now. Neither of them wanted to be distracted for long with how many more people there were about. Talfryn could feel the tension rising between them again, and it burst the next day when they couldn’t get on the road immediately due to a family making its slow way.


Chapter 48