Rise of the Frozen Sovereign
"I owe nothing to the sun, black or otherwise."
The figure smiled, a thin, cruel line. "You owe us your life, Aiden. And now, you owe us your service—or the boy dies where he stands."
Aiden looked at Ignis, his heart hammering against his ribs. The rebellion was just beginning, but as he stared into the cold, calculating eyes of the messenger, he realized the war was far, far older than he had ever imagined.
"Ignis," Aiden said, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Get behind me. Whatever happens next, do not use your heat."