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

The front door opened, making me spin around.


“Yes. But I was too afraid to chat with her,” Stefan said, his voice wavering.


I couldn’t be sure if she told me the truth about valuing peace with Stefan. Being power hungry enough to murder her own parents proved she was both manipulative and ambitious. Plus, she was the one who stalked and accosted me.


“I think we should talk, Stefan…”


He gestured at me. “Yeah. Come back inside. From the look on your face, I’m not the only one who saw a ghost.”


I followed Stefan back inside, and he made sure to lock the door behind him.


Chapter 36