The Lies of Lena (The Otacian Chronicles Book 1)

Lena Daelyra is a young mage who has survived by hiding her identity and refusing to use her powers, since mages are hunted and unprotected by law. She lives in the gritty outskirts of the kingdom of Otacia until a failed job lands her in dangerous hands. She is rescued by Quill Callon, a swordsman from the wealthy Inner Ring, who trains her to defend herself. As her feelings for him grow, Lena knows that revealing what she is would be fatal. Crown Prince Silas La'Rune has been imprisoned in his castle since age five, following his younger sister's murder. When he escapes, everything changes. Tragedy separates Lena from Quill before she can reveal her true identity. Years later, their paths cross again—but circumstances have shifted dramatically. When Lena and other mages are captured by the kingdom's heir seeking vengeance, the fate of all mages falls to her. This dark romantasy explores forbidden love, passionate conflict, and forced proximity. The series will become progressively darker. The book contains explicit sexual scenes, explicit language, violence, gore, torture, dismemberment, sexual assault, rape, loss, and grief.