By the Moonbeam and the Mist: The Esholian Institute Book 2 (The Esholian Institute Series)

About this book

Rayna Drey’s second year at the Esholian Institute is meant to be a time for mastering her Wild Whispering magic, but her focus is shattered by a singular, dangerous mandate: capture Coen Steeler, the notorious pirate who erased her memories. Tasked by the Good Council to bring him to justice, Rayna tracks down the man who stole her past, only to discover that he is far more formidable—and dangerously alluring—than she ever imagined. Utilizing the enemies-to-lovers trope, the narrative thrusts Rayna into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. While she attempts to get close enough to strike, their forbidden encounters ignite a fire that threatens to consume her resolve. As they navigate their complex dynamic, a sinister force begins ravaging the surrounding Esholian villages. To save her people, Rayna must form an uneasy alliance with the very Mind Manipulator she is sworn to destroy. Caught between duty and a growing, undeniable passion, Rayna struggles to keep her guard up. With the stakes rising and the danger mounting, she must decide if she can truly trust the man who wiped her mind, or if falling for him again will be the ultimate betrayal.