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

“Give it time, honey. She’ll reveal herself eventually, and we can only hope people will be less gullible when her true colors show.”


Yeah. That would have been a great idea if Queen Vivian hadn’t already revealed herself. I still remembered the conversation I overheard with Sirch and his associate the previous evening. The conversation implied they were exterminating nonmagical people. But I couldn’t share that news with Mom, though.


“Something wrong, honey?” Mom asked.


Great question. I wanted nothing more than to vomit out my thoughts. Yet doing so would’ve done more harm than good. Besides, I wanted nothing to ruin my mood. Stefan and I were more than fine even though we took a big step by sleeping together. Perhaps life could be great if I thought it would be great.


“No, I’m good. I’m just hungry.” I smiled.


She grinned. “Patience, dear. I’m making the bacon first, and then I’ll start the omelet.”


Chapter 45