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

Nev felt a touch on his forehead, then his throat, and a slight pressure on his chest. Warmth seeped through him, easing the heavy overwhelming exhaustion a bit. He opened his eyes again without quite so much effort. This time, it was Ishaq looking down at him.


“You seem to be full of never-ending surprises,” Ishaq said.


“No need to apologize. You averted a major accident.”


“Garderobe?” Nev asked, his body uncomfortable.


“I’ll help you up.” Ishaq took Nev’s arm, pulling him up to a seated position first.


Standing wasn’t an easy chore. Nev thought for a moment his wobbly legs might give out. It ended up taking both Ishaq and Hanifa to walk him to the small alcove in the back of the infirmary. The niche was covered with a curtain.


Once business was taken care of, Nev pushed the curtain aside and clung to the door frame to stay upright. He willingly let Ishaq guide him back to the bed.


Chapter 13