A kingdom threatened to be burnt to the ground. The last Grand High Sorceress torn between love and duty. False friends and allies listening, planning, scheming. Immense power that comes at a cost. A deadly rival with an equally deadly opponent. A link between two realms. Revenge, loss, betrayal and love. A game of deception and secrets. A forbidden love. The ruin of everything. A tale of sorcery, passion, loss, revenge, war and hope. How one choice can change everything. --- An entry for the open novella contest. #4 in darkroyalty #7 in slightly