Chosen Warrior — Cortney Pearson

Only your allegiance matters.Talon Haraway's place as leader of the Arcaian army is secure. He's settled into command and he has free reign of the Triad Palace, all while catching the eye of the pretty kitchen maid, Aria. Better still, the requirement of all soldiers--to steal magic from the emotionally deprived Itharians--is one that Talon has tactfully been able to avoid.Until now.When a new set of recruits arrives in Valadir, the last thing Talon expects is to have one of them redefine what he thought he wanted. Now with pressure from the Arcaian general, Tyrus Blinnsdale, to steal magic and prove he's truly one of them, Talon must decide who he wants to be and where his loyalty lies before it's too late.Brimming with conflict and intrigue, go back to where it all started in USA Today bestselling author Cortney Pearson's The Chosen Series. One-click this captivating novella today!This book was previously titled Such a Clever Deception.