"I'll avenge my little brother, no matter the cost."

For ten years, Ever Tillman has yearned for revenge. When the Mystics announce a rare tournament that will grant ten mortals the gift of magic, she seizes the opportunity to grow stronger. The trials bring her goal within sight, and she'll stop at nothing to reach it.

But Parodyn is full of dark secrets, and the prize of magic comes with a far greater cost than Ever imagined. The victors of the tournament will become part of an elite group called the Ten, tasked with defending the North by travelling deep into enemy territory.

Warrior. Major. Prince.

Calyx Heartsworn wears many masks to hide his darker side. As the king's son, he's bound by duty to oversee the mortal trials. The fate of the North depends on his success, and Calyx can't lose sight of his duty, yet Ever Tillman is the one distraction he can't ignore.

Drawn to her fiery determination and the shadows lurking beyond those enthralling eyes, Calyx finds himself torn between duty and desire, and his masks begin to slip. He'd sacrifice everything to protect her... even if it means turning his back on the land he's sworn to defend.