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

A door to the left opened and two women came tumbling out, looking breathless. Akton’s eyes darted over to it, then he grabbed Talfryn’s hand and dragged him over. Inside was a small reading alcove, complete with chairs and a bench. Akton closed the door and locked it.


“In a bookstore?” asked Talfryn as Akton advanced.


“I’ll probably never be in the mood for anything like this again, so take advantage of it.”


Talfryn did not have to be told twice. He moved forward and grabbed Akton’s ass again, dragged their fronts together. He descended on Akton with his mouth, kissing hard and deep and long, the sound of revelers outside only making his heart race faster. He was hard in moments and could feel Akton reacting similarly, and they breathed sharp as they began pawing at each other.


Chapter 106