Power is feared.
Love is dangerous.
And trust? That’s the deadliest mistake of all.
Isolde has always known she was different. Marked by forbidden magic and hunted by those who fear it, she’s spent her life hiding the truth—even from the person who’s always stood by her side.
Cassian is protective, loyal, and everything she thought she could trust. When a violent act forces Isolde to reveal her power, the world begins to see her for what she is. A witch. A threat. A weapon.
Desperate for answers and safety, Cassian leads her across the borders—right into the arms of Vale, the cold, ruthless ruler of a kingdom built on secrets. He’s dangerous, tattooed, and impossibly powerful. Isolde should fear him. Hate him. And yet…he’s the only one who sees her magic as something sacred.
As war brews and lies unravel, Isolde must decide who she truly is—and what she’s willing to sacrifice. One person will betray her. One will break her chains.
In a world where power is punishable and loyalty is lethal, the girl they tried to burn will take the enemy’s throne.