FELIXMessages were pouring in from the southern border about the growing crisis in Barlow. The royal advisors were in a frenzy trying to salvage the situation without letting the truth about dragons spread, but it felt like the rumors had spread too wide to put a lid on them now.I was still waitin
FELIXWhen I emerged from the dungeons, I felt more confused than ever.Charles had been shockingly helpful, despite the fact that he seemed as lost as I was as to what the truth was about Mila’s true role in all of this. Our conversation had also led me to have a deeper empathy for what he must be
The first call I made was to Wisteria.Wisteria had suffered the least amount of damage after the battle. It was the smallest of the seven magical kingdoms, and therefore had the fewest amount of nobility. Prince Lukas had bravely fought by my side, and was an old friend.It seemed like the safest p
ISLAMy head was still reeling with the information my mother had told me.Growing up, I had always known that my parents harbored secret powers–but I never thought that they were so connected to the land itself.Or that my mother may have connected with my queen and missing friend mere weeks before
MILAFinally presented with all the information I needed, I knew what I had to do to not only return to my previous life, but to save Fresonia and all the people I loved.The only problem was that I was still unsure as to whether I wanted to wake up.When I said as much to Sofia, she frowned.“What
FELIXThe end was here.For centuries, Fresonia had been a kingdom of peace, managing to avoid both worldwide and civil conflict. Now, in the few short months of my reign, we had not only narrowly avoided an all-out war between all the magical kingdoms, but now were facing riots in the streets.It w
FELIXUpon arriving back at the castle, I knew what my first stop had to be. As much as I was dreading it, it was time for the difficult conversation.Sure enough, my parents and Esmeralda were gathered in their private living space, grave expressions on their faces as they talked in hushed tones, p
MILAI stared at that stone door, feeling something tighten in my chest at the sight of it. It felt so familiar, and not just from the memories Sofia had shown me.The air around me grew still, as if the whole world was holding its breath.I knew somehow, deep in my soul, that behind that door lay t