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

My gaze lingered on his leather jacket. Katherine gave him that jacket for his last birthday—he had wanted it so badly despite not having the money for it.


Taylor looked into my eyes. “Are you checking me out?”


I frowned. “Don’t be silly. You know you’re not my type.”


Taylor’s previous comment was awkward. However, we had known each other long enough that offhanded comments weren’t embarrassing. Even that time when we all snuck out into the woods one-night last year to party and Taylor had asked if I thought he was hot. I nodded and left it at that. The question was harmless, though. He had been going through a rough patch with Katherine that night, and probably needed an ego boost.


Chapter 19