Bound by Darkness, Forged by Light

Irelia Myris has spent her entire life hiding- her volatile magic, her painful past, and the whispers of a destiny she doesn't understand. Raised in poverty and fear in Brealthorn, she sees her acceptance into Luminaris Academy as a chance to escape her past. But magic is dangerous, and her power becomes impossible to ignore.
Kael Valtherion, crown prince of the oppressive Valtherion kingdom, hides a secret of his own: magic born of light, a power that shouldn't exist in his bloodline. When dreams of an ancient prophecy and an unshakeable pull lead him to Luminaris, he discovers Irelia, the shadow to his light.
Bound by destiny, Irelia and Kael must navigate a fractured world faced with war, unravel their families' dark legacies, and confront their intertwined magic. As enemies close in and tension simmers between them, they must decide if they can trust each other, or if their powers will tear the realm, and themselves, apart.