Still reeling from betrayal, my heart battles its own scars as I return to the ruthless Conservatory.
No closer to discovering the truth of my origins and with the rivalry against Arcanum Citadel intensifying, each deadly trial pushes me closer to mastering my mysterious powers, but at a steep cost. To survive, I must do the unthinkable: team up with the enemy. Reluctantly, I form an alliance with a rival student, and together we uncover a sinister plot that threatens our academy and the entire realm. A powerful, unforeseen adversary looms, intent on plunging us into chaos. As whispers of war echo through the halls, the fragile peace between the courts teeters on the edge. Amidst this turmoil, I grapple with new feelings for an unlikely ally and my lingering obsession with my forbidden professor, each stolen moment with him a painful reminder of his deception. With the fate of the realm in my hands, I must choose: unite the courts against this new enemy or let conflict consume us all. In a world where light and shadow collide, only the strongest will prevail, and the secrets I uncover may be our key to survival—or our undoing. This epic fantasy romance series contains steamy, enemies to lovers, touch her and I'll unalive you vibes, an age gap, and a smoldering slow-burn student/teacher relationship. For mature listeners.
