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

Repeated dripping sounds echoed, diverting my attention.


Figures. I should’ve realized Mom was making coffee.


“I don’t understand where this is coming from,” I said after Mom frowned at me for getting distracted.


“I’m not trying to nag, but we should make Katherine feel extra welcome.”


“Katherine’s birthday is tomorrow night,” I said.


“Perfect. You could spend time with her then.”


“I’m afraid your father and I are going out to the theater tomorrow night. It’s our first date night in ages.” Mom put on oven mittens and took the brownies out of the oven after it chimed. She put the tray down on the stove’s center before turning the oven off.


I rolled my eyes. “And I’m the one who needs to make more time for Katherine?”


Chapter 20