Being a street kid with uncontrollable mist powers is tough to begin with.

 

Raising a spirited seven-year-old is even harder.

 

After ending up homeless at a young age, Abidan found purpose in caring for a smaller abandoned boy. The child, Matthias, had awful luck too: he was born with mismatched eyes, a bad omen among their people. Splitting food between two may be foolish, but if Abidan can protect this child, he might be able to forgive himself for the years-old failure he'd give anything to forget.

 

But when Matthias falls ill, Abidan may not be enough to save him. As he struggles to make ends meet while hiding his banned mists, his only chance at help lies in a dangerous noble with unclear motives. Accepting it could spell disaster. For years, Abidan has been the one thing standing between Matthias and threats like the nobles.

 

But if he makes the wrong decision, he might just be the reason the boy dies.