In a kingdom full of people gifted power from the gods, Anastasia Galanis is an ungifted girl that dreams of more. She doesn't want to live the simple life laid out for her. She wants to be someone who makes a difference and the only way she can do that is by attending Arken University. While there, it doesn't take Anastasia long to realize she's in over her head. And that nothing was ever as it seemed. Xander Thyellas has spent his entire life being told what to do and when exactly to do it. He quickly learned that his own wants and desires didn't matter. All that mattered was that he's next in line to be the Grand Leader. But when Xander's father is suddenly murdered, he finds his life taking an unexpected detour: Arken University. Xander's search for answers leads him to an unlikely ally while Anastasia learns the true cost of her dreams. Neither can move on from the past until they understand what happened on that cold day last December and how it could affect their future. This book is recommended for mature audiences (18+) due to coarse language, explicit content, and complex emotional themes. It's an inclusive series with LGBTQ+ representation.