A short story for The Dark Mirror: Allard, a handsome and wealthy aristocrat, hid his true nature. In "Disfavor" you can read about Allard's life from his diary, how he discovered the magic in himself, how he fell from grace. Will Allard lose his family estate? How will she survive at Lackland Abbey, a school for children with shameful magical abilities? But soon Allard reveals a startling secret in the lands of Lackland...