When Robert loses his mother, he’s left with nothing—until the royal mage secures him a place in the guard. Quick-witted and loyal, Robert befriends Prince Randal, the king’s second son, and quietly hides his growing mage abilities. But life in the castle turns deadly when Robert crosses paths with Raymon, the cruel crown prince who will stop at nothing to destroy him.
Sent away for spy and assassin training, Robert returns years later to find a kingdom in chaos. Raymon has seized the throne, imprisoned Randal, and left the realm vulnerable to invasion. With allies in chains and a tyrant on the throne, Robert faces an impossible choice: obey the crown or use his deadly skills to save the kingdom.
Can Robert’s forbidden magic tip the scales—or will it consume him first?
