Beyond the Dark Mountains — M.L. Rigdon

Born with the ability to commune with animals, Lorin-Sha, son of living legends, dreams of adventure. He wants nothing to do with the expectations of his parents, but devastating events place him at the center of war and politics. Caught in destiny's undertow, Lorin's family, his country, and the surrounding nations look to him for deliverance, and for them he will have to choose between honor and obligation and the two women he loves.