To Ilaris In Desperation

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Mercury's journey continues in this action-packed sequel to <em>To Astera With Love</em>.</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Astera is over. Mercury has his life and his powers but that doesn't mean he's safe. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Violence against witches continues. Anyone with magic must wear a dog tag identifying themself as a witch. Practicing magic in public is now illegal. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Then there's Kinheld a plot of land that the Witches' Council plans to develop in its own image. While some witches feel Kinheld could be a safe haven Mercury knows that this separate but equal treatment won't benefit anyone.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>So he takes his concerns to the streets leading a handful of protests across L.A. But just as this movement gains national recognition Mercury's world is turned upside down after receiving a powerful threat.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>As he struggles to do the right thing Mercury learns a shocking truth that could change everything. Can he rise up and fight or will the political machinations of witches and vampires alike stop the movement for good?</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>[TW: Police violence drug use anxiety depression feelings of self-loathing]</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>