Veil of Deceit (Hopelessly Bound #1)

Prologue

Reckless pool of magic. That is how the Heartless Tides were often described.

Sages long past had given up on attributing any sort of sentience to the waters.

The magic within them was potent and bestowed Gifts on those dipped into the water on their third day of life.

But no amount of sacrifice or treasure swayed the waves into giving more than what they wished.

The sea did not care about riches or politics.

Unless, that is, the waves were as unfeeling and chaotic as their moniker suggested.