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

“Is something wrong?” I asked, looking up from my textbook.


“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to disturb you. I was thinking about the remark you made at King Dorian and Queen Penny’s execution.”


She raised her hand at me. “No, no. I just need your advice.”


I closed my textbook since it was a safe bet I wouldn’t finish my reading before first period. “Okay. I don’t understand what for, but I’ll help if I can.”


“When did you realize you were first attracted to guys?” Raquel murmured.


To be honest, I had never given much thought to her question before. “I always knew I liked guys.”


I wiggled an eyebrow. “Were you hoping for a different reaction?”


“No. It’s not that. I’m still attracted to guys, too even if I’ve checked out Princess Anastasia and other girls before.” Raquel gripped her necklace, twining the chain around her finger.


Chapter 15