Nonmagical people are being demonized and falsely blamed for Magnifico’s economic problems after Queen Vivian’s bloody rise to power. But politics very quickly become more than abstract views to argue about when secret police wolves are deployed throughout the country to kill those born without magical abilities.<br><br>Seventeen-year-old Maximillian’s best friend Katherine is one such nonmagical person. In a bid to keep her safe, Maximillian turns to the queen’s estranged younger brother, a man thought to be dead until recently.<br><br>Prince Stefan is nineteen years old and has been in hiding from his family for years. He has no desire to resurface in the political world. Can Maximillian convince him the country needs him before it’s too late?

In the Name of Magic

“Fair enough. Anyway, how are you?” I asked.


“Standing up for your friend was impressive.”


“Enough to know you might be a good person,” Prince Stefan said.


Good to know he approved of my actions. Then again, I would’ve helped Katherine regardless of whether Prince Stefan observed the encounter or not. I looked back at Katherine, who happened to be right where I had left her. Staring at the broken windows and damage. Then, I returned my attention to Prince Stefan.


“Umm, thanks. As much as I want to continue our chat, I should rejoin my friend. Keeping her waiting would be rude. Having her family’s business vandalized has been devastating for her.”


Chapter 10