Showing Silver: Book One of the ArKen Duology

Magic is Dangerous.
Keira knows that better than anyone. Unfortunately, she's a Natural, gifted with magic from birth. She's done her best to suppress her power, but at nineteen, it's more difficult than ever. Worse, there are whispers of a threat from the neighboring kingdom — and a gift as strong as hers could turn the tide.
All Keira wants to do is heal. If she trains to use her magic, she fears she'll be called upon to serve in battle. But if she doesn't, not only can she hurt those aroun...