Markle Vanrick is cursed by the gods. Nothing in his life has ever worked out. So, when he works up the courage to leave home with only his lute, it’s only natural his money is stolen and he’s stuck without a way to get to his cousin’s farm.<br><br>Enter Frye Indori, a mischievous man who lives life to the fullest -- only because he’s a few steps away from being caught and killed. Blessed with magic from the goddess Magana, Frye fled his hometown to escape the clutches of the corrupt priestess performing evils in the goddess’s name. When he runs into helpless Markle, he feels obligated to show Markle there is some good in the world.<br><br>Like it or not, Markle gets caught up in Frye’s game of fox and hare. When the priestess finally catches them, Markle may have a few surprises of his own.

Music and Magic

“Good morning,” Janna said in a cheerful voice. “Did we interrupt anything?”


Not even bothering to glare, Markle got to his feet. He pulled on his shoes. Beside him, Frye was doing the same. Before heading to the door, Frye wrapped his cloak around Markle’s shoulders.


Markle shook his head and pointed to Frye.


“This will serve me better,” Frye answered, then touched the mark over his left shoulder.


Markle understood. Frye might need to show his tattoo, to remind his people of what he was.


They walked to the door, ready for what Sabriea threw at them.


“So eager, little pet. Perhaps you really are under a love spell. I wish we could have had more time to study you.” Then she turned to the other underling. “Tosha, you take Frye and I’ll take the pet.”


Chapter 46