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

“That seems like a great deal of work,” said Harun as he watched.


“It is, yeah. I used to let the feathers get pretty messed up sometimes. But it’s worth it, to fly. To have the freedom of the sky.”


“I can imagine,” said Harun, a little wistfully.


“Do you wish you could fly, then?” Kelwyn’s voice was gentle, but curious.


“Who doesn’t, truly? But it’s not my heart’s desire.” Harun reached out and captured Kelwyn’s hand, kissing the back of it. “I have that already,” he added.


Kelwyn blushed faintly and smiled. “Yeah.” Then he bent over and kissed Harun’s forehead. “I got mine as well. I have you. And I’ll take care of you as long as often as you need me to.”


“Thank you,” said Harun again. Then he yawned and added. “Now I think I shall sleep.”


Kelwyn nodded. “It’s pretty late. Sleep well, then.” He kissed Harun’s forehead again, and sat beside him, stroking his hair, as he slowly drifted away into a wonderful, peaceful rest.


Chapter 54