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

“Did she tell you what we discussed?” I asked.


Raquel giggled. “No. Don’t be silly. Anastasia isn’t evil. She would never betray your confidence.”


“That’s nice.” I nibbled on a few chips. I sniffed the air.


I should’ve noticed the lilac smell wafting through the air the second Raquel and I sat down.


“Your lilac perfume reminds me of Katherine.”


“That’s why I started using it. Although I wish I knew where she was.”


“I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you where she is. And it has nothing to do with trust. I can’t take the risk of someone interrogating you,” I said, grabbing the last couple of chips from my bag before crumpling it up into a ball.


“I understand. Although I hope she’s well.”


Hopefully, my optimism wasn’t for nothing. The thought of Katherine dying was too much.  34


I stood in the warehouse with Hilda and Hank several hours after my conversation with Raquel.


Chapter 67