Moonlight Ball

A desperate bid for survival triggers a shocking metamorphosis, propelling a young wizard into a turbulent era of rule. After a near-fatal confrontation, Iris Elaine's awareness becomes entwined with her attacker, a queen of mysterious heritage. Now a monarch, Iris is thrust into a dangerous landscape of political maneuvering and hidden perils, far beyond her former wizardly life. Her new existence is immediately challenged by the arrival of King Sidrain, whose cold demeanor and biting remarks hint at a deeply complicated and disturbing connection. In the darkness, Sidrain’s appearance is a foreboding sign. His hold on her arm is as unwelcome as his venomous pronouncement: "I don’t like doing this with you once a month." The text hints at a sinister ritual or an unavoidable duty that binds them.