"Xander, my son," Lyra said, her voice like a gentle breeze on a summer's day, "the time has come for you to understand the true nature of our existence. You are not merely a village boy, but a Corvus, a wielder of the most ancient and powerful magic. The fate of Tenebrous hangs in the balance, and you are the key to its salvation."

That night, Xander dreamed of a boy falling from a great height, and woke up crying without knowing why.

: Before entering the adult industry, Corvus sought a career in mainstream acting, even appearing in an episode of the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101 .

Lucrezia smiled and set the plate down in front of him. "I wanted to, sweetie. You've had a long week. Besides, I have some news to share with you."