MILAWe made our way back to the castle on dragonback. We were stunned to see how much of the landscape had changed already, even a few hours after magic had been restored. The kingdom I once knew had been totally transformed.“I barely even recognize it,” Felix said in amazement as flew over the fa
ISABELLAI was being allowed back into Fresonia–sort of.After sending Charles my findings from Abernathy, the royal family had evidently decided that I had done enough good for the kingdom to be briefly allowed back into the borders of my homeland to tell Felix the full story of my findings.I neve
ISABELLAEventually I fell asleep, still shackled to the chair.When I woke up, my back and neck were aching and my wrists were straining against the chains. I tried calling out to a guard for water, but my mouth was too dry to make a sound.While I did not believe that Felix and Mila had left me he
FELIXIt was Mila’s idea to put Charles and Isabella together again.“That sounds dangerous,” I said, knitting my brow.Mila shrugged. “They both have the shackles on and we can bug the room.”I stared at my wife for a moment, impressed. I had no idea that she had such a devious side to her.“You’re
ISLAI had been waiting in the war council room with Joseph when the magic came surging back into the kingdom. In case anything went wrong, we were instructed to stay in the below-ground chambers and monitor any potential problems with the magic.I had no idea what to expect when the magic returned,
At the nearest chance I would ask Mila to take me to that famed Library of Magic so that I could learn about the powers that now flowed through my veins. Although I was thrilled, I was also terrified. I had gone twenty-six years of my life without magic.What would change now?I was exhausted, ready
MILA I never thought I would develop such intricate ties with the crown prince of Fresonia when I moved to this country. Fresonia is a beautiful European country nestled in between France and Germany, but I probably had the worst start when I arrived here. The day before I landed here, I still
MILA Why would he look for me? Mocking at myself inside, I shook my head in the taxi. On my way back to my motel room, I had formed a plan in my head. I needed to quickly take a shower and set off on a job search. I knew there was no going home–I had no money, no job, nothing. My adoptive pare