The youthful yet feared mage Zagan is poised to join the 13 Archdemons—the world"s most potent sorcerers—after their senior member, Marchosias, meets his end. While attending the former Archdemon"s estate auction, Zagan stumbles upon an unexpected spark: love at first sight. Impulsively, he drains his entire treasury to secure Nephelia, a rare elf captive, and bring her back to his fortress. The girl"s cryptic and troubled history offers Zagan a labyrinth of secrets to unravel.
Zagan"s lack of experience with affection breeds awkward exchanges between him and Nephelia, whom he affectionately nicknames "Nephy." As they grow closer and feel increasingly at ease together, it becomes clear that Nephy"s emotions may mirror Zagan"s own. Their shared trials forge an unbreakable bond, hinting that destiny may have intertwined their fates beyond mere chance in the shadows of destiny, forever always bound together.
