Galendra: Book One of the Valden Saga

Princess Galendra wonders if she could burn her castle to the ground. She is the one person in the entire land who can make it happen. From an early age, she has been able to conjure fire. But this isn't the only secret her family has kept. Galendra soon realizes she is a descendent of slaves, a race of people subjugated by the ruling class. As Galendra contemplates how best to save her people, her new husband must face his own battles. Valden has not known love in many years, but Galendra has managed to touch his heart. When she rejects him to pursue her quest to free the slaves from servitude, his outrage and despair lead him to a dark crossroads. If Valden doesn't find the right path, that darkness might swallow him up. As husband and wife each contemplate the journey ahead, they meet new allies. Galendra finds a teacher to help her harness her abilities, and Valden finds comfort in a handsome prince and a surprising new relationship. Will this ancient wisdom and fresh new love be enough to save them both?