I was born with a foot in two worlds, but I never imagined Id hold their fate in my hands.

For six years, Id struggled to control my wild magic and navigate the treacherous Fae courts. Then came the night I accidentally glimpsed a terrifying truth: a creeping darkness devouring magic, extinguishing life.

They called it the black rot, and it was consuming our realm bit by bit.

Suddenly, the Moon Court　our oldest rivals　proposed an alliance through marriage. They sent Lir, a brooding warrior with eyes full of secrets, to guard me during negotiations. I didnt trust him, couldnt trust him. Yet every time our eyes met, every accidental touch, sent electricity coursing through my veins.

As the rot spread, I uncovered a chilling revelation: for reasons unknown, this blight saw me as a threat.

With the fate of two realms in my hands, Ill have to become the queen I was born to be—or watch as everything I love crumbles to dust.

Rylan

My inner wolf had been caged. My body controlled by someone else. Yet, it was my mate who set me free, even as I turned on her.

Now, I can feel her fading away, forcing me and my wolf to become the alpha that everyone needs. As darkness swells around us, Pearl and I must decide if it's time to complete our mate bond in order to stand against it.

But did I wait too long? Is her body strong enough to withstand it after I nearly killed her?

Pearl

Losing consciousness just when my touch broke whatever hold was on Rylan wasn't ideal, but I trusted him to bring me back. I just pray he doesn't blame himself when it's all over.

Finally completing the mate bond seems like the next course of action. Our connection makes us stronger… But it won't fix everything.

Not when Tamra was only the start of our trouble. Because that darkness surrounding us is more than either of us bargained for. The shadow wolf wants total power, and the only way to save our people is through a great sacrifice.

The question is, who will it be? No matter the outcome, everything is about to change.