Through Magic, United; In Battle, Steadfast; By Coven, Family.

Lucas Rhodes is used to holding back. As the lightning mage of the Arcane Response Coven (ARC), he walks a fine line between control and chaos, a constant charge of power in his veins. He can’t afford to slip—not when even a touch could be dangerous. Witty and playful on the surface, Lucas keeps everyone at a distance, convinced his power is more curse than gift.

Then comes Nathan Ashcroft. Disarmingly charming and laid-back, Nathan is a spellbreaker who thrives on the wild side of magic, stirring mischief with a grin and unshakable confidence. He’s everything Lucas isn’t—and everything Lucas tries to avoid. But when a dark sorceress rises, threatening to unravel the delicate balance between realms, they’re forced to work together.

Nathan isn’t just a partner in the fight; he makes Lucas want to drop the walls he’s spent a lifetime building. With Nathan pushing him to loosen his iron grip on control, sparks ignite in more ways than one.

But the growing storm isn’t just external. As Lucas’s elemental powers awaken, so do the secrets and fears he’s buried deep. If he and Nathan can’t unlock the magic—and the vulnerability—Lucas hides, the realms may fall to the shadows, along with their fragile connection.

Can Lucas embrace the power within and the passion that terrifies him? Or will this storm unravel not just their mission, but the fragile bond between them?

Trigger This book contains graphic violence, explicit language and mature sexual content.