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

“He needs you. Get your clothes off and put them on my back. Shift and I’ll carry you both together.”


“You either let me take you to a healer or you stagger your way down to a long-burned town. Decide.” She shifted and Akton struggled to hang onto his consciousness. If this was the last time he got to see Talfryn, he wanted it to last as long as possible. After a moment, Talfryn began to undress.


When he climbed up into the clothes nest to curl around Akton, he thought he could die happy. Talfryn’s salamander body against him was firm and safe, and Akton nuzzled up against him, shut his eyes.


Chapter 98