A Leopard in the Mist (Kingdom of Durundal) / Turner, S. E.

Offering a peace treaty with the clans, he approaches Namir, an adversary from old, with whom he seeks to make amends.

However, the clan is suspicious of Cornelius. Concerned that his intentions are not entirely honourable. Worried that his agenda is the same as the emperor before him; steeped with motives in a lust for power to bring down the Kingdom of Durundal forever. 

Despite the protests from his wife and the rest of the clan, Namir accepts the proposal; though when he doesn't return - their fears are confirmed. Now the clans will risk everything to find the chieftain and save the future of his kingdom...