Torah Grande has always been an independent, free-spirited, and strong fire Elemental with a dark past. She fled from her home seven years ago after a horrific accident and never looked back. But what happens when her past and all it's secrets catch up with her? When her father, Trace Grande, the highly respected fire Elemental that lead the Black Orchid soldiers is killed by the Elemental's enemy, the Shards, Torah must return home for her father's funeral. With that, she must face everything she left behind. Including Van Molniya, the only man that could ever tame Torah. But the Van Torah once knew, and the man he is now, are two completely different people. He is also hiding a secret from Torah that could be the key to the Elemental's survival.

While trying to get through high school, Carson has always noticed the same routine with Jesse - the school's 'player', as some like to say. He would leave countless girls crying, and he'd find someone else soon after. But when that someone else is Carson herself, she promises that she won't be the one crying when it's all over. [previously titled: Mr. Player, You've Just Been Played]