Poison of Power

Sera, one of the most promising students at the Magery, is tasked with protecting the Ruhlini's family on their diplomatic travels.But Sera's studies never covered how to fend off unwanted flirtations or how to help a pair of star-crossed lovers navigate the politics of their inconvenient affair.With the drama surrounding this journey threatening to ruin her chance at becoming a mage, Sera will have to decide just how far she's willing to go to protect those in her care.Note: This novella can be read as a stand-alone story, before or after the other books in the series.