The House of Air - M. Goldsmith
Aether, a peaceful village steeped in elemental magic, smolders in the aftermath of an attack-- Zephyr Anani, Guardian of the House of Air, stands among the wreckage, her hands itching for her crossbow. When Mr. Heller--the brainwashed, elementally enhanced henchman of their nemesis--storms in and kills the man bent on destroying Aether, Zephyr finds herself inexplicably drawn to the mysterious soldier. Although he can't remember his name or where he comes from, Heller knows without a doubt, Aether..