Overview

Falling for each other was never part of the contract.

In the Liwen Empire, shifters are regarded as more beast than human; criminals in the eyes of the law.

After a sudden betrayal by those closest to him, Nathan Vega needs an escape. With his current level of magical aptitude, securing an apprenticeship seems almost impossible. After weeks of waiting, Nathan now has a master.

Brendan Slater prefers the company of his books. Yet beneath his façade of indifference lies a secret more destructive than any spell. Resolved to never repeat the mistake that almost cost him his life, Brendan abstains from romance beyond the occasional fling. After years of reclusiveness, Brendan now has an apprentice.

Nathan’s intuitive mind and compassionate heart clouds Brendan’s pragmatic way of thinking. Brendan’s wit and unorthodox teaching methods blinds Nathan from his good intentions. Could a bond forged from prolonged seclusion survive the shapeless uncertainty that is their future?

Content Warning: Explicit male/male sex and graphic language. Intended for mature audiences.