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

Theirn stepped forward to introduce himself as well. “You are beautiful,” he murmured. “May I ask what are you?”


“I am a Naiad, a nymph of fresh waters.” She placed her hand on Lain’s arm. “He saved me when this land was made barren by the one who calls himself prince.”


“I only gave you a place to live,” Lain stated in a self-deprecating way.


“How often must I tell you not to be so modest, my love?”


“Well now I understand his reticence to involve you in our plans,” Castien commented with a smile. “He is as protective of you as I am of Theirn.”


“Over-protective,” Theirn muttered, which earned him a light pat on his behind.


Before anyone could say more, Alassiel asked, “What plans?”


“Well…” Theirn replied at the same time Castien told her, “A plan that will die aborning if I have my way.”


Alassiel turned to Lain. “Perhaps you should tell me as these two seem to be in disagreement.”


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