Flight to Malmillard — K.G. McAbee

Lord Erek's new tutor discovers that his magical talents are potentially awesome -- or could be, if he gets the proper training. But training is something that his family will not allow. So Erek goes on the run with his tutor and three new friends: Ursyn, the burly warrior; Vlad, the wily trickster; and Commander DiaVandryn, a brilliant soldier who is hiding secrets of her own. But they are being followed, and if they're caught -- they all die.