Brenna Catannach is a fearless Ausicaan girl with scarred hands and a deadly secret. Kazekiel masil-Kepar is a ruthless Sindori boy who will doing anything for power. Their fates are bound together by a children's fairytale as they fight for survival on bloody battlefields and kill before being killed amidst treacherous palace intrigue.

The Bond Once Severed, Book 1: Natalia never doubted their bond-until Lukas, the strongest Mind Master of his generation, turned against her, using his power to destroy everything she loved. Once hailed as the hope of his people, Lukas now stands as their greatest betrayer. Raja, the exiled son of a chief, was meant to inherit leadership, but his father cast him aside, leaving his destiny uncertain. Fate pulls the three together and tears them apart. They may be the ones to restore balance to the continent-or they could destroy everything, including each other. *A/N: This is essentially a first draft, so I appreciate all comments as they help the story grow.* ***1st Place in The Rose Awards 2020 - Fantasy*** ***3rd Place in SUAW First Impressions Award 2020 - No categories***