by Jackie_Stone-9th
In the quiet village of Willowmere, Elena and Marcus Vale believe they have finally escaped the violence of their past and built a peaceful life for their children. But their family’s safety is shattered when a powerful, organized force attacks the village in search of the ancient Solstice Stones hidden in Marcus’s possession. Forced to take up his sword again, Marcus fights desperately to protect his home while Elena unleashes magic she has kept concealed for years. As Willowmere burns, Elena and Marcus make the ultimate sacrifice to give their children a chance to survive. Their eldest daughter, Hannah, escapes with young Claire and the infant Castor, carrying the unbearable knowledge that their parents may never return. Two days later, she arrives at the estate of her husband, Baron Adrian Vale, and asks him to help raise the orphaned children. Together, they make a promise that will shape Castor’s destiny, never realizing that the Solstice Stones left behind in his parents’ will may one day place immense power in his hands, power he could use to save the world or destroy it.
