{WIP - Posting chapters MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS} Willing to do V4V and F4F - R4R is closed. This story is intended for mature audiences (18+). It contains: - strong language - graphic violence - alcohol use - sexual content and suggestive themes - death and loss - betrayal and emotional manipulation - trauma and references to difficult family history Reader discretion is advised. Photo used are from Pinterest! I own none of them but they match the vibes :) MMC introduced in Chap 6 Blurb: In a realm where elemental magic defines power, Rhinera is a self-taught air-wielder who has spent years mastering her abilities and chasing one goal: joining the Royal Guard. Proving herself strong, Queen Cyrenna appoints her as the official provincial of Aestros, and Rhin is sent to the Peace Court in Elserine, an elite training program designed to push her limits and train her for mastery. Rhin arrives in Elserine eager to continue her training and improve her skills. But her plans are disrupted by Kadrion, an arrogant fire-wielder who challenges her at every turn and refuses to let her hide behind her discipline. What starts as a rivalry slowly becomes something harder to ignore as Rhin discovers there is more to Kade than his teasing and confidence. As the year goes on, Rhin learns to strengthen her self-control, discover the power of friendships, and navigate the growing tension between them. She has always known what she wants, but Kade's constant challenges and unexpected kindness make it harder to ignore the bond slowly growing between them. External pressures build and tension rises as Rhin is forced to decide if she will let herself become distracted by him or stay focused on the lifelong dream she has fought so hard to achieve.