Ariella's always done what she was supposed to.

Right up until she killed someone.

There's no proof, but that won't stop her mother coming to town. Ariella can feel everything she's worked for slipping away, her fledgling magic, and even worse, her new friendships.

With her duty looming, Ariella has a choice to make — stay and be caged by her destiny, or strike out and make her own way.

In this second prequel novella, join Ariella as she learns more about what it takes to become the Grace of Stars.