Forced into hiding, Elyse battles with her guilt. She cannot leave the security of her new home, which feels more like a prison than a place to heal. Killian spends his days hunting down Elyse, honing his magic, and trying to forget that he's been dishonorably removed from the Royal Guard. When he stumbles onto a clue, he thinks he might have finally found Elyse. Instead, he discovers a town wrecked by tragedy. That very tragedy is what will bring Killian and Elyse together, binding them in an alliance. Something sinister brews in the kingdom, and Elyse is determined to stop it-even if it means turning herself in. As for Killian, the road to forgiveness is paved with conflict. The Black Skull Chronicles continue with , the ultimate enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel.