Kael led Aerin to Lunareth, a hidden city carved into the mountains, where magic still lived. There, she learned the truth: long ago, the rightful rulers of the realm wielded flame not to destroy, but to protect. King Malrec stole the throne by fear and lies.
Aerin's mark was proof she belonged to the lost royal bloodline.
"But I don't know how to use magic," she whispered.
"You will," Kael said. "Or the world will burn."