Slytherin pure-blood Gareth and Gryffindor muggle-born Maya are bitter rivals, forced together in Potions class and pitted against each other in the annual Duelling Tournament. When forced proximity reveals a shared ambition and a surprising connection, they must navigate a secret alliance that could blossom into love—if their houses, and their own pride, don't tear them apart first.

Brilliant Gryffindor Maya and ambitious Slytherin Gareth are bitter rivals from their very first day at Hogwarts, but their competition in the annual Duelling Tournament ignites a forbidden passion. As forced proximity and secret confessions escalate into a scandalous public kiss, they must choose between house loyalty and a love that could cost them the victory they both desperately crave.

Xaden Rials, the shadow-wielding rebel leader, is secretly obsessed with Violet Sorrengail, but her condescending childhood friend Dain won't leave her alone. After Xaden furiously claims her in front of Dain, their secret passion is exposed, forcing them to escape the war college together as fugitives with a target on their backs.