As dark forces tighten their grip on the empire, Charlize Lienta’s fight grows fiercer-and more personal. She confronts assassins, twisted alliances, and old flames, wielding divine magic to protect those she holds dear. With Sasha’s safety on the line and the court’s shadows growing darker, she strikes a deal with the divine beast, only to find herself navigating a deadly social web where secrets hide in plain sight. All the while, her feelings for Calix become harder to ignore… Will Charlize’s bold gambits be enough to outmaneuver those who threaten everything she holds dear?
