Querteshan guardsman Jamal Fayed is on a routine patrol through the desert area known as the Burning when they discover an injured and unconscious man who looks to be from a nearby country, Perathea. Their two countries have a long history of animosity.<br><br>When Nev ran from his master, he was fleeing for his life and any outcome seemed better than the death he was promised. But Nev has secrets, complicated secrets that involve both magic and his physical form. Can he build a relationship with Jamal amidst politics and military dealings?

Born Magic

“Front. He’s awfully weak. I’m afraid he’ll fall off if he’s behind me.” Jamal leaned over and slid his hands under Nev’s arms. “Okay, give him a boost.”


It was a dicey maneuver. Jamal had to hug the horse with his knees, heels down in the stirrups to have enough leverage and stability to get Nev in front of him without both of them falling off. Finally settled into position, he could feel Nev gasping for breath, or maybe that was gasping in pain.


“Uh-huh.” Nev’s voice had returned to hoarse and barely audible.


“Just try to relax. It’ll take us a few hours to get back to the garrison.”


Chapter 3