DISCONTINUED. ADD TO LIBRARY FOR UPDATES ABOUT THE REWRITE. ― THERE IS DARKNESS IN MY BLOOD. Cassandra is surrounded by secrets. Secrets that she never even knew existed, secrets that were kept from her for her whole life. Who is Cassandra Tei? The eighteen year-old college freshman isn't who she thinks she is. She never was, and never will be. Something lurks within her. From the embers that whisper among her fingers, to the flames that weave through her veins, it's only growing stronger. It wants out. And soon she will learn that magic can be both a blessing and a curse. Cassandra's past is dark ― tainted by a legacy she wants nothing to do with. But her future might be even darker if she doesn't learn how to use her powers. ― Highest rank (before the ranking update): #282 in Fantasy 7/29/17 Book One of the Dark Flame Chronicles © 2017 by Viya Lei. All rights reserved. Tremendously, stupendously beautiful cover by @eosophobias

"How did you find this place?" Zia asked the King, speaking for the first time since entering the tent. "I've been searching for the location of your Headquarters for months- years, really." Donathan admitted. "We only found it when we got wind that two new recruits would be coming here today. My men tailed them here this morning and sent for me as soon as they were certain of the location." The tent was silent. Finally Arch said thoughtfully, "You say you come to negotiate?" The King nodded. "Very well, then," Arch said, "I will oblige. If I do answer your plea, can I insure that this camp and all those who live in it will remain protected and untouched?" Donathan nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, I believe you can." "And," he went on, "can I trust that this place will remain secret to the outside world?" "My men are sworn into secrecy," the King assured him. Arch fell silent once again. This quiet seemed to last longer than all the others. Zia wanted to know what he would say, and His Highness and Jay appeared to be in the same boat. "Very well, then," Arch said, stretching forth his hand for the King to shake. "When shall we sort out the details?" Cover made by the incredibly talented @italychick