The quiet life of a man who escaped a dying world is always going to be hit or miss. One day, something good happens. The next, trouble drops in uninvited.
Now, our alchemist is drawing too much attention. Unusual powers will do that. They let you bend the rules, shift the balance of power, open doors that others would rather keep closed. Whether he wants it or not, every new opportunity comes with a price. But Ed isn't easy to corner. He has survived what no one else could. If there's one thing he does well, it is adapting. He'll always find a way to protect what is his and defend his right to keep breathing. Alchemy opens many paths. In a world where the gifted hold all the power, it makes sense to learn from the best or go another way entirely. The royal family certainly wouldn't mind if he took charge of the portal project. Alchemy, after all, is about creation. With the right tools and a sharp mind, everything can be done. And now that he has a family, there are more reasons than ever to get to work. Big projects mean a better future for all of them. First, though, he'll have to avoid getting caught in the middle of someone else's intrigue.
