Ryker has seen enough of war and politics. After barely surviving Doomed Valley, he vowed to leave Tempest’s troubles behind. But the realm he once swore to protect has fallen into ruin under a new king, and unforeseen events pull him back into the fight.
Ellery thought her hooded heists were noble, stealing from the rich to aid the poor—until she robbed the wrong man. Forced to work alongside Ryker, her greatest challenge isn’t hiding her identity; it’s the growing bond between them.
When the king unleashes a monstrous force upon Tempest, Ellery and Ryker must navigate betrayal and chaos to protect their crumbling realm. Trust becomes a fragile thread, and freedom comes at a cost neither may be willing to pay.
