Coulta was born with a curse, one that forces him to obey the commands of those who hold authority over him. For many years he has been the unwilling assassin of the cruel and rebellious Lord Varin. His only hope has been a letter left for him by his father, assuring him that he will one day find someone who will free him. Little does he know that person is the Crown Prince of Phelin and that in order to gain this promised freedom he must first endure war and magic - and risk his life to save the man he loves. This book is being cross-posted on multiple platforms including Tapas, Neovel, and Royal Road.

An ancient warlock struggles to find motivation in the modern world, where the Other society of fantastical creatures faces war among themselves and against human society. Despite centuries of indifference, Loch finds himself shifting from observer to participant as a new love forces him back into the world he left behind.