Kelwyn Grayson is just one more faceless runaway on the streets of Tower City. Among elves, gnolls, and dragons, one winged boy fades into the background of life in the Eternal Kingdom.  But when he cuts the purse of the handsome were-lion Harun Rashid, he finds himself dragged out of the crowd.<br><br>Rather than a cell, however, Harun offers a helping hand to set Kelwyn on the road to a respectable, peaceful life ... if he could just bring himself to stop flirting shamelessly with Harun, keep his sticky fingers to himself, and avoid bringing the wrath of a powerful, mad vampire down on his head.<br><br>But even faced with Kelwyn's death -- or undeath -- Harun will not give up on him, and Kelwyn will not give up on finding his way to sharing that peaceful life with Harun.  Two men, love, and magic are bound and determined to find their way to their shared dream of a future -- and family.

Blood and Fire

“It is, yes.” Harun smiled again. “And I’m glad you’re here, Kelwyn. I’m glad you found a place in the Queen’s Own.”


“If I did, it was because of you,” was Kelwyn’s instant reply.


Harun shook his head. “I’ve given you a chance, perhaps, but it’s your own skill that has allowed you to seize it.” He smiled as he added, “I shall not pretend that I approve of your desire to take that which does not belong to you, yet I cannot deny the talent you have for such things.”


Kelwyn shrugged. “At least half of it’s just ‘cause I’m an avian, that gives me an advantage.”


“Perhaps. But I feel that you’ve only begun to develop your potential. I think you will do great things someday, Kelwyn.”


“I dunno about that. But I’m glad I could join the Queen’s Own. I’m glad I’ve had this chance. And…I’m very glad I’ve had a chance to meet you.” He put his hand back over Harun’s, and saw the other man’s cheeks flush, but Harun didn’t pull his hand away.5


Chapter 26