The Shadow of What Was Lost: Book One of the Licanius Trilogy

Old eyes set against youthful features stared unblinking into the night,

belligerence

tomes.

“Everyone has a darker nature, Caeden. Everyone. Good men fear it, and evil men embrace it. Good men are still tempted to do the wrong thing, but they resist those urges. As you did. You have nothing to worry about.”

Davian’s breath shortened a little. He got the distinct feeling he was being tested.