Cast by fate to opposite sides of a longstanding conflict, Evalynn Katz and Elijah Danon both serve their nations with honor. But the longer they stand amongst the ranks, the more the lines of understanding blur. With the cause of the war long forgotten, too many questions remain to leave the past undisturbed. Eva, a skilled warrior of the Aniyan Legion, seeks to end the bloodshed. But in pursuing peace, she uncovers truths of an ancient science that challenges her allegiance and awakens wounds long buried. Eli, chosen to be trained as a Guardian within the Zentari Citadel, stands as a symbol of power and promise. Yet as he grows closer to finding his magic, whispers and riddles within the war college begin to unravel everything he held to be true-even the very identity of his people. As their fates inevitably intertwine, Evalynn and Elijah seek answers intentionally buried by generations of deceit. They begin to question what lies between right and wrong-between light and shadow-where the enemy may hold the only truth worth believing.

At Phantom Ridge College, ambition is the ultimate weapon. Victoria Graves arrives at the prestigious yet notorious institution with a singular goal. But Phantom Ridge is more than a school-it's a battlefield of secrets and rivalries. When she crosses paths with Dean Haites, the enigmatic gatekeeper of the school's unspoken rules, their worlds collide. Dean sees Victoria as a threat to everything he protects and is determined to drive her out, while Victoria refuses to back down. What begins as a dangerous clash of wills soon twists into a thrilling game of strategy and survival, where every move risks entangling them deeper. As lines blur between rivalry and attraction, one question remains: who will outmaneuver whom, and at what cost? In this enemies-to-lovers story, the stakes are as sharp as the bullets, and the truth is a target no one wants to miss.