Where Rose Wither, Crowns Fall

Alexander has spent his life in the shadows of the palace, hidden away in the left wing and kept far from the world beyond its walls.

He was told his father died. He was told his uncle became king. He was told nothing else.

With no memories of his past and only a fragile understanding of the strange magic he possesses, Alexander exists as little more than a tool, summoned when needed, forgotten when not.

Until the day he is offered freedom.

But freedom comes with chains.

Sent to the barracks of mystics, where those with rare abilities are kept under watch, Alexander finds himself under the eye of Silas, the king's most loyal executioner. Bound by blood to serve the true royal line, Silas is incapable of disobedience.

And yet, something about Alexander begins to unravel everything he thought he knew.

Because the king has a plan.

And Alexander was never meant to survive it.