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

“We found evidence. A big stack of clothes and a bed in the basement. Not to mention a fourth cup,” said one of the wolves before growling.


I bit my lip a little too hard, and an iron-bitter taste spread through my mouth. Although I couldn’t help myself when my worst nightmare was possibly unfolding. “I’m sorry, but I had to tell them how you were sleeping in the basement, and how you and Dad are going through a rough patch, Mom.”


“Then why does it look like they just got back from a night out?” asked the second secret police wolf.


I crossed my arms. “You make a lot of assumptions.”


“It’s our job,” replied the wolf.


Mom mouthed, “I’m sorry” at me before sucking in a deep breath.


“Don’t lie for us out of loyalty, Maximillian. It’s true. We’ve been keeping Katherine in the basement and are prepared to expect our punishment,” Mom said.


Chapter 60