In the heart of Aethermoor Academy, where power is honed and secrets linger in every shadow, Amara Ashford and Theo Beaufort have spent years locked in a relentless rivalry. The Ashfords and Beauforts, two of the most powerful Mage families, share a long history of betrayal and bloodshed, a past neither Amara nor Theo can forget.Returning for her final year, Amara is determined to prove herself. Her fire magic has always been her strength, but this year brings new challenges, and new enemies. To her dismay, Theo, the arrogant and devastatingly charming heir of the Beaufort legacy, is always one step ahead. Beneath his cocky facade lies a power and darkness that threatens to upend everything she’s worked for. But when a sinister conspiracy within the magical government, the Elemental Syndicate, begins to unravel, Amara and Theo are forced to work together. Theo’s mother, the Syndicate’s formidable President, seems to hold the key to a devastating secret that could destroy both their families. As forbidden sparks ignite between them, Amara and Theo must navigate the dangerous waters of trust, betrayal, and desire. Together, they’ll face trials that will test their magic, and their hearts, like never before. In a world of elemental power and deadly politics, love may be the most dangerous force of all.