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

Once Castien thought everyone’s eyes had adjusted to the darkness, he felt along the wall to try to find the next door.


“Allow me to help,” Castien heard Lathron say as he put a hand on his shoulder. He reached around Castien to open the door he was seeking. Before Castien could make a move, Lathron’s arm was around his throat. He squeezed tightly enough to make breathing quite difficult as he pulled Castien back along the wall. Castien watched in horror as the Lord’s fighters moved into the room.


“I want you safe,” Lathron whispered. “You will be a good addition to my Lord’s collection of…shall we say, informants. Once he’s finished with you we will know a great deal more about those who oppose us.”


Chapter 25