Love was dangerous. Lucian knew that well. As a sorcerer—indeed, the last sorcerer—he understood the perils of loving deeply. Centuries ago, magic was deemed treasonous, and those who practiced it were condemned to burn alive. Lucian had witnessed his family’s execution by humans for their magic. As sorcerers dwindled, Lucian retreated into hiding, terrified of the same fate. To ensure his survival, he used magic to make himself immortal. Yet, despite his immortality, he was utterly alone.