The Death King betrayed meso I did the same to him.

My time in Talons captivity has complicated my feelings. Hes more than a monster that conquered innocent people for his own means. He carries a lethal wound no one can see, a justification for his cruelty. But I have wounds toowounds that he caused. My entire miserable existence is because of hima cruelty he will never understand even though he should understand it most.

I and Infernothe powerful red dragon thats fused his soul with minehave agreed that the Death King must be exiled. We travel north to Riviana Star, the forest home of the elves and my fathers brother, Ezra. I assumed I would be welcomed with open arms, but Im treated with only suspicion by Queen Eldinar. She grants me asylum in her forest because Ive agreed to be their ally against the Death Kingbut begrudgingly.

Even when Im in the presence of the elves, I drown in solitude. Im the only one of my kind besides my uncle, but his reception of me isnt warm like I hoped. Commander Luxe takes an interest in me, but my heart still yearns for a man it should hate. And thats when he appearsThe Death Kingin Riviana Star.

But not in the flesh.

The Death King is far more powerful than I ever imaginedand Ive made him my greatest enemy.

Trigger warning: this novel contains dark themes including rape and pregnancy loss. Listener discretion is advised.