Thirteen years ago, monsters emerged from the shadows, destroying the world Kierse knew. In the aftermath, a fragile peace was struck—The Monster Treaty.
Kierse, a talented and fearless thief, is about to break that truce. Her target: the Holly Library, home to an ancient monster. Charming, dangerous, and quietly terrifying, he recognizes her talents and offers a deal she can’t refuse.
Now, Kierse is bound to a dangerous bargain that risks her freedom—and possibly her life. As she joins forces with the monster, she finds herself entangled in a centuries-old game with no way out.
What price will she pay to survive, and can she outmaneuver a creature that has been playing for centuries?