The third and final book in the Courts of Malice trilogy!
Darkness threatens to overshadow her bright spirit…
Alessia clings to the belief that her heart is pure. Yet, her shadow-self grows louder, igniting a fear she can’t shake. She knows she can’t run from it forever. To survive, she must confront the darkness within and learn to wield it—something that seems impossible. However, with the threat of war closing in, she must join Rainer on a perilous journey to Dovenak to stave off disaster. She was determined to plant roots in solitude, growing her power alone, but he might be just what she needs to finally bloom.
Lovers bound by fate, divided by fear…
Rainer knows Alessia is pushing him away—it’s a tactic he’s mastered himself. But she’s sparked something within him that refuses to fade. Though their bond remains unfulfilled, he stands firmly by her side, determined to support her as she confronts her fears. However, as their connection deepens, the line between reason and desire blurs. Rainer is ready to sacrifice anything to have her—anything other than her safety. So, he nurtures her, helping her flourish like the wild rose she is as she learns to embrace the beauty of her true self.
When faced with life’s fragility, will the pair finally surrender to their love and bind their fates together? Or will they choose caution and forever yearn for more?
