Bellan ‘Bell’ Nimeri loved Niko Dastria with all his heart. Knowing Niko was his lifemate from the moment he set eyes on him was bittersweet. Surrounded by unknown threats, becoming more than friends wasn't an option. Besides, he didn't think Niko had the same feelings as he did. What’s more, Niko would need to accept both sides of Bell’s shifter personality, as he and his darintha are a team. Niko has grown up, preparing to someday take over the role of Chieftain to the Estrivia Clan. His life has been good, surrounded by friends and family, but he's always longed to find his truemate. Meeting Bell is a dream come true, but coming from different worlds, he's not sure Bell is willing to change his life to make things work between them. Faced with war and unseen enemies, Estrivia battles for its very existence. The two men cling to their friendship, emotions growing stronger until neither can deny what they feel. Finally together and with the world trying to tear them from each other's arms, they face the enemy head on, knowing the only chance they have of finding happiness together is to defeat the ones who would destroy everything they know and keep them apart.
Best reading order: Corin's Chance Tate's Torment Delphini: Damage Control Once Upon an Ocania (Demons Don't Dream) Dax's Desire Bell's Beloved
Demons Don't Dream can be read as a standalone but it is a crossover - the Avanti do feature in it.