They say I burn cold, and they're not wrong. My ghost flames freeze instead of sear, which makes me about as popular as a plague at EmberGate Academy. Being a cinder wraith transfer student in my final year leaves me stuck with the academy's most dangerous trio for combat trials.

Axel: a hellhound with anger management issues.

Atlas: a pyroclast who makes volcanic eruptions look subtle.

Scorpius: a fire drake who doesn't play well with others.

When students start losing their fire magic one by one, guess who becomes suspect number one? The freaky dead girl who drains life force through her flames. The academy's golden boys are too busy pointing fingers at me to notice someone is actually hunting students.

My three dangerous teammates are the only ones who believe I'm innocent. But working with them means getting close, and getting close means they'll discover what my curse really does to people I care about.

Some secrets burn everything they touch. Mine just might destroy the only chance I have at belonging somewhere.

This is a dark paranormal romance book 1 out of 3 in a brand new reverse harem romance by USA Today Bestselling Author, Eve Newton. You will come across TWs so please see inside for details.

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March 31, 2026
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