Their love is the only thing that can save them from a cursed fate in the next dramatic installment in the bestselling Broken Souls and Bones series. Lyra Bien never expected to leave the royal house at Stonegate in one piece after her rare melder magic was revealed. Once she discovered the truth behind the need for her magic and the brutality of her kingdom,Lyra vowed to put an end to the corruption of the crown. But is the enemy of her enemy her friend? Lyra must put her trust in the man who stole her heart . . . then deceived her. Roark Ashwood rose through the ranks to become Sentry of Stonegate and personal guard to the princedespite being born of the enemy clanthe Dravens. But in a single heartbeat he destroyed his ruthless reputation all to save Lyra. With his true identity unveiledRoark revealed years of plotting and betrayal to everyone he loves. As RoarkΓÇÖs two lives collidehe must fight to protect the woman he loves and outsmart those throughout the kingdoms who want his power for themselves. Lyra must wade through long-kept secretsrising battlesand vicious court intrigueΓÇöall while keeping her feelings for Roark at bay.