A fate bound by blood.

A destiny forged by fire.

A spirit compelled by freedom.

Branded with the mark of Ballitus’ royal house, Azroth Phoenix refuses to bow to his fate as the kingdom’s “Protector.” The curse of his bloodline follows as he seeks freedom amid the lawless streets of Lambswell, a city divided by gangs.

When whispers of the Sapphire Star weave among the crime lords, the stakes reach a deadly level. Now this prince turned thief must choose between the life of his friends, or his free will in a world where alliances are fragile, and deceit lurks in every shadow.

This gripping prequel novella teems with elemental magic, gut-wrenching heists, and the timeless struggle for freedom in a realm where nothing is as it seems.