by C. Tarkington (Author)
Born to parents of rival Fae courts, Prince Taliesin has always relished his life of freedom, drifting from one indulgence to the next with little care. But when his half-brother, the Sun King, summons him home, his carefree existence is abruptly interrupted. Tasked with locating Lady Eriana-a half-human, half-Fae noblewoman who has gone missing in the human realm-Taliesin embarks on a perilous journey, accompanied by the king's loyal guard and the enchanting Lady Delphina. All signs point to the Court of Underlings, a shadowy faction that poses a grave threat to both Fae and human alike.
Meanwhile, Prince Aven of the human kingdoms harbors a dangerous secret-he possesses magic, a gift viewed with deep suspicion across the land. As he hones his powers in secret, under the guidance of a mysterious forest witch, his father assigns him a crucial mission: uncover the true intentions of the elusive Court of Underlings. Alongside his loyal friends, Aven dives deeper into a world where magic and mistrust are intertwined, unraveling truths that shake his understanding of his own heritage.
As Taliesin and Aven's paths converge, they uncover dark secrets that could shatter the delicate balance between worlds. Bound by fate, the two princes must confront their deepest fears and decide whom they can truly trust, for the future of their realms hangs in the balance.