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

Katherine lowered her right arm into the snow. She then drew a circular shape. Although at least she had gloves on, unlike me. “There’s nothing you can do.”


“Are you sure not telling Taylor was the right idea?”


“You know his politics, so he can never be trusted,” Katherine said.


“Okay. I wanted to be sure. Anyway, I can’t force you to stay, but it’d be great if you did.”


She forced a brief smile. “Are you serious?”


Something hooted nearby. We then both turned our heads to locate the sound, only to realize an owl caused the noise.


I took in a deep breath while counting to ten. Knowing what I had to say next was difficult. My current conversation with Katherine was one of those situations when I had to offer hope, no matter how small it was. Doing so was the only thing I could think of to alleviate Katherine’s worries because she needed something positive to focus on. It was what I would’ve wanted if I were her.


Chapter 26