I am Valerius Fairwind—nobleman, sorcerer, and, if the universe possessed any sense, Atheria’s rightful ruler. My cousin, Augustus, has always been effortlessly adored while I mastered the art of being *overlooked*. No longer. With a well-placed spell, Augustus is now… a frog. *Perfectly executed.* Until a stable hand from Silverwood took pity on him, named him "Gus," and vowed to break my curse. Now, I must outmaneuver her, seize my throne, and—most inconveniently—ignore how fascinating she is.