The Merchant's Love: 6 (Chronicles of Tournai)

Faelen cousin to the prince and son of a diplomat has finally come home to Tournai after years away. The pull to return was almost tangible and the sense of rightness at being back is absolute. He wants nothing more than to put down roots and build a life among family while pursuing his linguistic studies. Becoming involved in magic meant to protect Tournai isnt part of his plans...but falling in love is even more unexpected and unfamiliar but he finds himself doing just that as his friendship with Maxen deepens into something more.Maxen second son of a wealthy merchant family longs to leave Tournai and see everywhere he can. All his life hes found places on maps and dreamed planning out routes to get to them. For now hes tied to Tournais capital city by family obligations and his position in their shipping business. Someday though hell be able to travel. His sudden attraction to Faelen shocks him but their friendship soon becomes a necessary part of his life. Love however has no place in his plans especially not love for a royal cousin with secrets who wants nothing more than to stay in one place.For Faelen and Maxen to build something real between them they must resolve their differences but when magic goes awry and all Faelens secrets are revealed will Maxen remain at his side?