After years in exile, Julian Carter is rejected by Lumera’s top prodigy, who thinks he’s no longer worthy of her. Unfazed, Julian walks away—only to return to the world when the family that once saved him falls into crisis. In Cortan, he helps Alyssa Moore rebuild her clan and protects her from powerful enemies. As their bond deepens, a shocking announcement spreads: a mysterious emperor will reveal himself in three days and marry a mystery bride.
