The Dragon's Devotion: 5 (Chronicles of Tournai)

Corentin is a scholar with a secret--his magical Talent allows him to turn into a dragon and he isnt alone in that ability. Long ago dragons were hunted fiercely until they went into hiding becoming things of legend. Corentin has traveled the world with one aim--to protect his people and keep their secret safe. Drawn to the principality of Tournai by news of someone close to discovering that secret he hopes to avert suspicion. His attraction to the too-serious Bastien isnt convenient for his purpose but it isnt something he can ignore either.Lord Bastien Earl of Ardesia inherited his title unexpectedly when his parents were killed in a sailing accident along with the parents of his cousin Prince Philip. Since then Bastien has devoted his life to the obligations of his family and estate--so much so that it has caused tension between him and his siblings. His world is further shaken when he receives an anonymous letter informing him that the tragic boating accident may in fact have been murder. Bastien throws himself into investigating whether the allegations are true and finding out who killed his parents.As Corentin and Bastien become closer the mystery of Bastiens parents death draws him further into danger. Corentin feels compelled to protect Bastien but the threat is closer than they know. Now Corentin must decide whether preserving his secret--and potentially his peoples safety--is more important than saving the man he loves.