Under (a Lux Guardians story)
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One girl will discover unparalleled power in this tense novella of survival and self-discovery set in the world of The Lux Guardians series.
Carving out a bare existence in Underground London Zone, Melody Fylan is forced to be meek and obedient in order to avoid the Officials' wrath-but she harbours dangerous secrets. Melody is allied with The Guardians, the covert rebellion working to free all of Forgotten London from its containment. But being a Guardian isn't her only secret.
Melody is made of more than blood and bones-she holds pure power in her hands. Her ability is a secret the Officials are responsible for both creating and hiding, and they will go to extreme lengths to keep her under their control. But her power will not be leashed. And no matter what they do to her, Melody will endure.
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