The laws are enforced by magic.
If you break the law, you're cursed.
But the rich and powerful twisted the laws to allow for... exceptions.

Marshal has been cursed since birth for his unknown father's crimes. When he discovers he's also heir to immense magical power, he must flee for his life. His half-brother wants the power for himself and has hired an assassin to pursue Marshal and his mother. No one has ever escaped from a curse, but it's the only way for Marshal to truly be safe.

Seri wants to become the most powerful mage in history. But the magic that holds the world together is failing and no one knows why. While the ground itself shakes, someone begins murdering mages. In danger from all directions, Seri must learn how to use her unique abilities before everything falls apart.

Neither of them know they are being watched from another realm...