In the kingdom of Lapistra, where the winds are a birthright and power defines worth, Prince Julen Zephyrus is a failure in his father’s eyes. Magic eludes him, and his life is a prison of royal expectations and secret shame. But when his best friend, Souzie, convinces him to visit Cupidor—a sanctuary for rebels and revelers—Julen’s world begins to change.
There, he meets Dacias, a lion shifter cadet from Rugiria, Lapistras sworn rival. Fierce, loyal, and impossibly handsome, Dacias is drawn to the boy with bright green eyes and dark curls. As their forbidden connection deepens, Julen begins to question everything—his place in the world, the meaning of strength, and the truth of his own heart.
But just as he’s ready to embrace his feelings, Julen uncovers the dark forces his father has unleashed—forces that could destroy everything he holds dear.
