Trammel — Anah Crow; Dianne Fox

Neither love nor magic comes without cost.

In the relative security of Atlantic City, Lindsay feels safe for the first time in his life. He and Dane even sneak away from their mage "family" for the occasional date.

All that ends with the arrival of Noah, whose magic is a pure, wild fire fueled by terrible grief over the loss of his wife. To Lindsay's great surprise, he is assigned to be Noah's mentor, protector and healer. Of course, his efforts to help Noah master his immense power aren't without a few fiery slip-ups.

Just as Lindsay is rising to the challenge, word comes that Moore, the scientist who once imprisoned Lindsay, holds a young girl who has manifested a powerful new magic. The desperate mission to free her leaves Noah severely wounded, Dane captured...and Lindsay in charge of those who remain.

The fate of Dane and the lives of the family rest on Lindsay's untested shoulders. He must trust in himself and his growing connection to Noah to save his lover, his friends, and everyone else who will suffer if Moore's plans go unchecked.