First-year Border Patrol officers Rhys Davis and Liam Malone have been friends since second grade. When their new assignment puts them on the front line in tracking down a vicious and inhuman killer, an unearthly Soul-Eater, along the southern border, they must call on every resource at their disposal.<br><br>The most potent of these resources turns out to be memories they share from two thousand years ago, a time in the British Isles when they were partners in every way, forming an eternal bond that allowed them to defeat this same enemy in that lifetime.<br><br>Now, Rhys and Liam can't help but wonder...will crossing the line from friends to lovers in this lifetime destroy their friendship or build on it?

Borders and Shadows

His hand paused, curving around Fin&rsquo;s side, cherishing the smooth heat of the other man&rsquo;s skin, the gentle ripple of his breathing and the low, steady beat of his heart. Sleeping together made the long cold nights of midwinter so much more pleasant. The simple human comfort of another being near made a huge difference. Beyond that was the wild rapture of touching, kissing, and loving each other…


At first, it had felt clumsy and awkward. Rhys had been solitary and celibate so much of his adult life. Many of the common folk were fearful of one with the Druid powers. They might ask for guidance on how to appease the deities or for a healing when it was needed, but they did not dare a friendship or a closer connection. His gift was a two-edged sword. Until Finbar.


Chapter 8