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 worst part is a small part of me still loves him,” Katherine continued.


A thin silhouette of a person wandered out of the woods. Kyle. He was carrying a few logs and an ax. He flashed a brief smile before heading into the cabin. The echo from closing the door was held in the air for a beat before I returned my attention to Katherine.


“Couldn’t you stay a little longer?” Katherine asked.


I bit my lip. “I have plans with Stefan.”


She smirked. “It’s probably for the best. Kyle wants to have an early dinner and build a fire.”


“Yeah. But people don’t have to use magic all the time. Besides, he doesn’t want to rub it in my face, since I don’t have magic.”


“Fair enough. Anyway, be safe and I love you so much.” I wrapped my arms around Katherine’s back, giving her a firm hug. I didn’t know when I would see her again.


Chapter 74