Love makes monsters of us all.

Descend to the darklands.

Walk the shadowpath.

Pray the goddess shows you mercy.

Power requires sacrifice.

I promised Eloise a crown. After hundreds of years of fighting and sacrifice, I swore I'd make her a princess and give her the peaceful life she deserves. But when I return to claim my throne, I find my brother sitting on it instead—with no intention of stepping aside.

Now I'm trapped between the vow I made and the kingdom I've lost. Stay silent and keep the ...