Synopsis: Lady of Earth and Water

Lady Sai Inouye is one of Jonon’s few female majikku, with the ability to call on the elemental power of Earth and Water. But Sai wasn’t born a mage—her abilities were triggered by a violent spell when she was a helpless child. And for Sai, even a luxurious life in the Jonon emperor’s own household can’t compensate for what was done to her.

Masao Matsuhiro is the emperor’s cousin and the captain of the imperial city’s police. He hasn’t seen the fascinating Lady Sai since he was a teenager living at the palace. But when a Fire mage begins killing innocent people, Sai is the only mage he trusts to help track down the killer.

But the killer isn’t human. It’s something ancient, powerful and evil that wants back into the world. And when it discovers an untapped power in Sai, it decides it wants her too.