But Sera's studies never covered how to fend off unwanted flirtations or how to help a pair of star-crossed lovers navigate the politics of their inconvenient affair.
With the drama surrounding this journey threatening to ruin her chance at becoming a mage, Sera will have to decide just how far she's willing to go to protect those in her care.
Note: This novella can be read as a stand-alone story, before or after the other books in the series.
Elizabeth Menozzi is an award-winning writer of science fiction and fantasy with romance. A former Midwestern girl, she currently resides on Orcas Island with her husband. In her spare time she is a trail runner and devourer of books.
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