After a harrowing escape, Ashen finally returns to the Arc—only to find her world transformed by betrayal. The Bishop’s lies have shattered everything she trusted, and a rift now separates her from Finn, leaving them worlds apart.
Back home, Ash faces an impossible task: convincing the Arc’s leaders of the truths she’s uncovered. As suspicion mounts, she must navigate treacherous politics and confront old enemies who would rather see her silenced than vindicated.
With allies dwindling and her heart tested by devastating losses, Ash’s fight for justice grows ever more urgent. But as she prepares for one final battle against tyranny, she begins to wonder: is her struggle nearing its end—or has it only just begun?
