Castien, an elf mage who cannot speak except with the aid of a magical dagger, has been captured while on a mission. He is freed by his companion, the warrior elf Daeron, and returns with him to Daeron’s homeland. There they will join forces to rid the land of a Lord bent on the destruction of the elves.<br><br>Theirn, a young half-elf thief, attempts to rob Castien during his stay at an inn and is caught by the mage. Much against Theirn’s will, he is enlisted into the group of rebel elves. But as Theirn's infatuation with Castien grows, he becomes more than eager to risk treachery, betrayal, and even death on dangerous missions just to be close to the man he is growing to love.

Mage of Silence

The seneschal greeted them as they entered the Hall to escort them forward past the long wooden tables now draped in white linen where the guests and members of the Lord’s household sat. At the far end was another table on a low dais. Three men were seated there, two in stark military dress. The third wore an ornately embroidered robe. It was this man who held Castien’s attention. His features were strong but cruel. Dark eyes watched as they approached and a tight smile slightly curved his sensual lips. Castien held back a shudder when he realized Theirn was the one who held the man’s attention. One of the military men leaned to whisper something in his ear and the smile became a knowing grin for just a brief moment as his eyes raked over Theirn’s body. It left as quickly as it had appeared and he stood, awaiting them.


When they reached the dais Castien bowed and Theirn, his hand tightly clutched on Castien’s arm, curtsied while he kept his eyes downcast.


Chapter 13