Rory was once Sanctuary's most promising young sorcerer—a prodigy of charm, ambition, and unparalleled potential. He had it all: talent, a future carved in light, and Kris—the boy who made him believe in love beyond power. But betrayal cuts deeper than any spell, and when Rory discovers Kris's secret affair with Jack, the cracks in his perfect world shatter.
Consumed by heartbreak and rage, Rory stumbles upon an ancient dark tome—a forbidden relic promising strength, vengeance, and the means to take control of his fractured fate. But the power comes with shadows... and something else. Beasts, monstrous and unseen by others, begin to stalk him, whispering promises of supremacy.
