Heldon Flay had one job to do: negotiate with the nearby vampire coven and save his home. He just had to rise to the occasion. It was easy going until a rugged, sun-kissed mystery man met him under a maple tree and disarmed him with his charm and wit. He just had to fall head-over-heels. When danger comes in the form of werewolves, vampires, and prophecies, how can Heldon and Tival save everyone and save their fragile, yearning love? The two will face many challenges during this journey that will threaten their lives and relationship. Will Helon and Tival get through it together?***"Inside I can protect you, but only if you stay close to me. We have visitors from another coven." Tival's warm breath tickled Heldon's ear. The fragrance of sandalwood, earth, and fresh rain pulled Heldon in.All he had to do was tilt his jaw up and his lips would meet Tival's neck and…To Pine for Pink Opals is created by Meg Carlyle, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Chapter 1: The Messenger

“This is an outrage! How dare the king of Kalent send Heldon instead of me?!” Erik’s indigent shouts echoed off the stone walls of Flay manor.

Heldon couldn’t roll his eyes hard enough. He sheathed his saber as he left the training grounds, crossing under the blue sign with the phrase ‘Flay Family Jawforcers’ painted on it.

He better go see what had his brother’s undergarments in such a twist.

“Erik, don’t shoot or in this case, spittle, on the messenger.” Heldon bantered but regretted it. In venomous anger, his younger brother threw a stool against the wall, splintering it with a crack.

The crash froze time.

Heldon didn’t dare move; he had a scar through his eyebrow from the last time his brother flew into a rage. The messenger hid behind his parchment.

Then Erik strode across the room. He flaunted his height by looking down on Heldon with a frigid blue glare.

“I don’t know what you did, but you were chosen to negotiate with the Opalgate vampire coven,” Erik s