Broken Souls and Bones

Lyra Bien sought a peaceful life, evading the magic-obsessed king in Stonegate's fortress. Until Roark Ashwood, the prince's silent guard and rumored royal assassin, invaded her village, uncovering the truth behind her silver eye scars. To save her best friend, she revealed her powers and was claimed as the next melder. Being the King's melder brings reverence and fear, but ultimately, a slow death. Lyra vows to free herself and her friends, starting by learning more from Roark, her captor turned ally. As they work together, Lyra discovers Roark is nothing like she thought, and everything she needs. Their growing bond becomes harder to ignore. After a dark truth surfaces, Roark and Lyra must choose between defying their known world or accepting their fate.