Children of Shairobi

His magic stolen, Cherchi has little reason to live until an unassuming ocelot helps him find the passion within.After having his magic stolen by the shifter''s archenemies, the demon-like Kaga, Cherchi is left scared and struggling to move on. Consumed by the longing of happier days before the attack, he retreats from his clan. A single promise to attend his clan-leader''s mating ceremony is the only thing keeping his heart beating.There was once a time when Luka cherished his gifts, but after suffering an unspeakable tragedy, he has learned to resent them. Still, he never turns away a wounded heart. After his sister is bitten by a vampire, putting her unborn cub in jeopardy, his family travels to the legendary home of the Rune Fang in search of the Life-Binder.Cherchi quickly finds himself the object of Luka''s interest and, although he wishes to be alone in his misery, he can''t deny a deep-seated attraction to the male. Luka''s extraordinary gifts heal his ravaged heart, but can he learn to live without the magic that makes him a shifter?