Sometimes the greatest rebellion comes from your own heart Lord Norik might be the king’s nephew, but he has no intention of being pressured into a political marriage. With the support of both his parents and the magic he was born with, he can’t imagine a situation where he would be forced to do anything he didn’t want, including marrying the daughter of some disgruntled lord. Lady Elsabeth, meanwhile, has never been good at standing up for herself. She’s fully resigned to playing whatever part her father commands in his attempt to increase the influence of their province. Until she meets Lord Norik, that is, and can see at a glance that someone as impressive as him could never be interested in her mouselike self. What neither of them could predict is that someone outside their families might be opposed to their union. Maybe even willing to kill over it. They’ll have to work together to prevent others from paying the price—and while they might be set on resisting the demands placed on them, their hearts seem even more determined to defy their own expectations. An Expectation of Magic is a novella set in the world of Vazula and Kyona. It comes after The Kyona Legacy trilogy (but can be read without any prior reading) and forms a prequel to The Vazula Chronicles. If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, clean romance, and hard-won happily ever afters, discover the world of Vazula and Kyona today!