"A Divided Heart"

Thieves' Guild Academy: Honor above profit. Skill above chance. Family above all. At the Thieves' Guild Academy, where cunning and skill reign supreme, three principles guide every lesson: Honor above profit. Skill above chance. Family above all. So when the Academy casts aside a spirited alien child deemed too unruly to train, Professor Brinn Halin can't just stand by. Ignoring the warnings of his irresistible ex-lover, Headmaster Kam Zavala, he takes a daring leap of faith and fosters the brilliant four-year-old girl. In a school brimming with aspiring thieves and hackers, Kam is no stranger to impending disruptions, but this time, the stakes are higher than ever. The child's audacious hacking threatens to unravel their ancient Academy's very foundation. As disaster looms, Kam must confront his unresolved feelings for Brinn while navigating the fallout of their tumultuous past. The child's audacious breach uncovers a sinister conspiracy that endangers them all, thrusting Brinn and Kam back together. They must unite to protect their student and save the Academy. The question remains: can they reignite their lost love and trust one another again? With their hearts scarred by old wounds, they must decide whether to follow their instincts or embrace a second chance at love amidst chaos. See trigger warnings at the top of my website menu. Be aware: The shadows in my writing remain unseen, pulsing beneath your skin, alive with aching truth.