At Royal Cross Academy, a sprawling castle like school hidden deep within enchanted lands, the blood of ancient royalty still flows through certain students' veins marking them as heirs to long forgotten kingdoms and dangerous destinies.
Theo Ramirez, the Dark Prince, carries the shadowed heritage of a royal bloodline feared for its mastery of forbidden magic. Cold, cunning, and endlessly teasing, he hides his true feelings behind smirks and calculated mischief. Though darkness runs in his veins, Theo's sharp wit and reckless courage draw him into dangerous situations and into the path of someone who should be his opposite.
Issac Moreno, the Light Prince, is the heir to a lineage sworn to protect the magical realms from corruption. His presence radiates calm strength and sharp intellect, but his stubbornness often clashes with Theo's unpredictability. Bound by duty, Issac resists Theo's games.
Oliver, a gifted student and Legacy, descends from a line of magical scholars who once advised the thrones. Without royal blood but possessing extraordinary skill and knowledge, Oliver is caught between Theo and Issac, aiding in their research into the school's mysterious history and the secrets of the Bloodlines.
As whispers of war stir within the academy's ancient halls, forbidden libraries, and ghost lit corridors, the three are drawn into unraveling the truth behind Royal Cross Academy's founding and the hidden power locked within the Dean's sealed archives. Between Theo's dangerous charm, Issac's unshakable resolve, and Oliver's quiet loyalty, alliances blur and rivalries ignite.
But the deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes:
Light and Dark are bound together by more than rivalry. And if the Bloodlines' truth is uncovered, it may destroy them or bind them forever.
Themes: LGBTQ+ identity, rivals-to-lovers, elemental magic, royal court politics, found family, hidden prophecy, teen drama, and the pressure of living up to your name.
Theo Graham has always felt like the "black sheep" of his pack. He's never managed to shift as effortlessly as his packmates, never been affected by the notorious "Haze" that all werewolves go through in their late teen years, and biggest of all, he's almost 21 and still has yet to find his fated mate.
He's sick and tired of everyone telling him that there isn't any rush, and that it will "happen when it happens." Sure, some wolves find their mates in their early adult years, but *most* found theirs in their late teens, and for once in his life, Theo craves to be a part of the majority. He wants to finally feel like a proper werewolf--not some defective mistake.
However, during the Alphas' anniversary ball, an accidental run-in with the sole heir of the Mockingbird pack sets Theo's life on a course he could have never anticipated.
(this started as a shitpost that developed into an actual story. you're welcome)
Content Warning: strong language, sexual themes and scenes (chapters marked with 🌶️), mild homophobia
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