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

“I also came out to my family recently,” Olaf blurted. “I was confused and in denial for a long time.”


“I don’t know what you want me to say.”


He sighed. “I’d do everything differently if I could.”


Please. Talk was cheap. I stood by one of my mantras: all actions defined someone’s character. Even little actions. “Well, you can’t. Life moves on. Besides, I’m seeing someone.”


“Great. We could be friends again someday.”


There was no way I could explain Olaf to Stefan. Things were good between us, and there was no reason to ruin them, even though Olaf was back in town.


Snow flurries started falling from the sky.


Perfect. Exactly the sign I was looking for, because I couldn’t talk to Olaf any longer, not without risking further humiliation.


“So, um, yeah…” I shuffled my feet and pointed over my shoulder. “I need to go.”


“Okay then. See you around sometime.” Olaf darted down the street and was soon out of sight.


Chapter 77