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

“So it seems.” Harun shook his head. “I am quite astonished.”


“Be wary of over-confidence,” broke in Alberich. “Let us see if you are truly ready to face any opponent.” He vaulted over the railing, practice sword in hand, and squared off opposite the somewhat startled avian.


Alberich’s padded practice blade was a short sword, like the one Kelwyn held. He held it confidently in a guard position. “So. Show me that you can best me, and I will agree you need no training.”


Kelwyn felt suddenly nervous. Alberich had just seen how fast he was, and he looked awfully confident. Still, the worst thing that could happen was bruising, to his body or to his ego, so he launched himself in the fastest attack he could.


Chapter 51