Love & Magic

Strauth is an assassin who wants nothing to do with magic or the people who wield it. When his brother starts organizing a campaign to hunt down everyone responsible for their father's death, Strauth eagerly signs on. His first assignment, though, is not what he expected: he must watch over a witch while her relatives are away on the king's business.

Feya is that witch. Using her powers frightens her more than anything, and now she has been left at home while her family tracks a dark sorcerer. The lieutenant assigned to guard her makes no secret of his contempt for her. When an assassin goes after Feya, Strauth throws himself between them and comes close to dying in the attempt.

Surviving that night turns his hatred into something else, but learning that his brother played a part in the plot leaves Strauth torn about where his heart should lead. As the danger continues, he must decide whether he can keep Feya away from those who want her dead, or whether they will both become victims of a mysterious attacker.