When Thorn Vaelthorn's loyal griffin, Stormfeather, enters an especially chaotic mating season, the seasoned Beastmaster ranger finds himself dealing with more than territorial screeching and tree-humping. Desperate for help, he turns to Elrin Vaelith?a flirty, spore-touched druid whose "natural remedies" tend to blur the line between healing and hedonism.

Elrin's pheromone-balancing ritual requires intimate skin contact, and Thorn quickly discovers that the druid's touch is far more potent than expected. What begins as a professional solution spirals into a night of overwhelming sensation, magical mischief, and passion Thorn is reluctant to admit he wants.

By morning, Thorn is forced to face an uncomfortable truth: he needs Elrin's help to keep Stormfeather under control... and to keep his own desires from spiraling just as wildly. Elrin, of course, is delighted.

Set in the sensual, magic-rich world of Arcane Intimacies, The Griffin's Heat blends humor, heat, and high-fantasy chaos in a standalone short story perfect for fans of steamy magical adventures.

Includes explicit content. Intended for mature readers.

Valerie Valentino is an indie author of steamy, character-driven romances that blend fantasy, humor, and heartfelt emotion. Her catalog spans multiple worlds and series, from the magical city of Riverfall in Arcane Intimacies to the lyrical adventures of Bree & Tobin in Adventures in Eldoria, as well as other standalone tales of passion and discovery.

She creates her own cover art and metadata, bringing a handcrafted touch to every release. Whether it's a short story or a full-length novel, Valerie's work celebrates authentic desire, second chances, and the kind of love that sparks true magic.