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

Queen Vivian wagged a finger. “No need to be cynical, sis. You can still write poetry even though you’re busy. Look at me. I still have time to paint with Sirch.”


Queen Vivian seemed like the type of person who would have squashed Princess Anastasia’s creative side, rather than encourage it.


I couldn’t help but snicker. Unfortunately, I wasn’t as quiet as I had thought.


Queen Vivian glared at me. “Would you care to share a humorous story perhaps?”


“No. I just didn’t realize you had the time to paint, what with all the demands of your other duties,” I said, shaking my head.


“Well, I do, and I love the creativity of it. In fact, I met Sirch at a painting class several years ago. Didn’t I, dear?” Queen Vivian smiled at Sirch before she devoured the rest of her beef, which she washed down with more wine. She then poured herself another glass.


Sirch rubbed his forehead. “Stefan, Maximillian. You forgot to tell us how your time in Ramona was.”


Chapter 52