Etsian
When Etsian’s devoted issues a mandate he can’t accept, he finally feels justified seeking a divorce. But the appearance of a new familiar leads to a series of discoveries making it harder to leave his ex’s world than he anticipated.
Bex
Bex feels guilty how happy she is Etsian has come back to Niaretya for good. But former allies are threatening her bar and her long-term crush could soon vanish from her life.
Yves
Yves has dated Etsian for years without ever expecting the relationship to progress, so seeing him move in with Bex shouldn’t hurt. But Yves has loved Bex for even longer without her ever taking his flirting seriously. He might be better off leaving town, especially if it winds up being the only way to stay with his kids.
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The three will need the courage to open up to each other, the strength to protect what matters to them, and the dedication to fight for happiness. Will they come together to form something precious, or will the dream of being together fade into the dark?
The Melody of Shining Stars occurs directly following Winter's First Verse. Although it has a self-contained plot, it will make more sense and be more meaningful for people who have read The Harmony of Falling Snow and Winter's First Verse.
Expected Length: around 140,000 words
Release Date: To Be Determined, 2027