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

Castien shook his head and then nodded. “Not the last time,” he let him know.


“Thank the gods,” Theirn whispered elatedly. “But still I won’t be happy with our coming conversation.”


“It has to do with why you and Daeron were meeting in private.” Again Castien nodded. Theirn essayed a guess. “He is sending you on a mission.” Another nod from his lover. “I am coming with you then.”


Theirn slid off and sat beside Castien to stare down at him. “Yes. You will need me.” He put one hand over Castien’s mouth. “Without me, how will you communicate?”


With a roll of his eyes Castien mouthed, “As I always do.”


“I will come with you,” Theirn stated with no uncertainty.


Theirn’s mouth tightened but he only said, “When you can speak again, then we will discuss this.”


“Bossy,” Castien told him, but a small smile played over his lips.


Chapter 29