The Shattered Stair

Rowan is indulging in one last trip to Greece before settling into the boring, if productive life of a chemical engineer when her entire world gets ripped away. Now lost in a world of fantasy an magic, she has to rely on the pledge of the warrior who dragged her into the strange land. The lone scientist in a place ruled by wizardry, Rowan tries to find a new life for herself. A life she can't help but think would be far better if the warrior Jalhar was willing to love her.

Jalhar is racked with guilt for bringing Rowan into his world. Having lost his entire family to a swarm of dragons, he knows exactly how dangerous life in Atyar could be. He relives his losses every night in his dreams. Even though his soul cries out for the comfort of Rowan's gentle touch, he can't let himself reach for that happiness. Jalhar can't take the risk of loving anyone again. It would be easier to die than to trust in the kindness of fate.