Forged Feather and Flame

Angela has spent her whole life as a pawn in someone else's game. Now the game is bigger, and she's running out of safe spaces.

Go home, and the enemy is still waiting. Stay in Paradox, and the Council wants to test her for magic that she knows she'll fail. And the only man with power enough to shield her is facing execution—for loving a mortal. Her.

Named a monster by his own people, Captain Zarek has burned his way through every challenge he's faced. But this is different. Secrets rise. Enemies gather. Deceit deepens. And hearts break. In a world where magic can be stolen, sold, and sentenced, Angela has days to find a loophole among centuries of law, as Paradox's political powers decide their fates.

In this fiery finale, laws and politics collide with an ancient magic as they try to make love itself illegal.

Welcome to the Paradox Accords: Where love is the most dangerous magic of all.

Best enjoyed in order:
#1: Awakened Ash and Alchemy
#2: Forged Feather and Flame