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

“Yes, you do. I will pass along your results to the queen, and you will think.”


She left him in the cell, in the dark. 31: Akton


“Now show me what you can do,” said Eynri from where he sat. Akton glared at the man, simply dressed, completely straightforward in manner. His skin was pale with an ochre undertone to it, oval eyes matching the black color of his hair, which was pulled back into a tail behind his head so loose Akton wondered why he even bothered.


“I can heal well, but I’d rather not show you that,” he said, trying to keep his words steady but they came out irritated regardless. He hoped Eynri was not looking for the same kind of magic from him that Talfryn could use.


Chapter 60