An exiled thief. A masked warlord. A power neither of them can control.
Keera has spent years surviving in the Ballan Desert, stealing from travelers to avoid starvation. But when she targets the wrong mark—the ruthless warlord known as the Viper—her life changes forever. His touch awakens an ancient magic within her, and she barely escapes with her life.
Now, Keera must master her power to defend the only city that has ever offered her refuge. The Viper, sworn to protect the desert’s magic, will do anything to restore balance—even if it means marching on Keera’s new home. But as war looms, an undeniable bond pulls them closer.
Enemies on opposite sides, their fates are tangled in something far greater than either imagined.
A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers fantasy packed with magic, intrigue, and desire.
