In the shadows and flames, Primals will fall…
And from the blood and ash, new gods will rise.
What was dreamt.
Poppy was never meant to awaken, and the consequences are devastating and far-reaching, stirring ancient powers from their slumber and transforming Casteel and Kieran in ways even the Fates couldn’t have foreseen. But what that means is the least of their concerns. For now.
What was foreseen.
The Blood Crown has fallen, but what has risen is a far greater danger than they’ve ever faced. From flesh and fire, the Great Conspirator has returned to the mortal realm, and he wants only one thing. They must stop the true Primal of Death before he regains his strength, and it won’t be easy. Even weakened, his influence is undeniable. His power, unthinkable.
Has come to be.
While the future of the realms rests upon them, they won’t stand alone. The gods have awakened—each harboring their own blood-soaked secrets. But they must navigate an unbalanced realm, where every choice—past and present—has the potential to not only undo everything they’ve fought for but also destroy the very bonds that have Joined them together.
For the Harbinger and the Bringer of Death and Destruction has risen.
Why You Should Read This Book
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Trigger Warnings
The Primal of Blood and Bone
“I suggest we not openly acknowledge that we have a Shadow Council.”
“Everyone, from gods to mortals and all that lies between, has the capacity for good and bad within them. A balance of both. Until they don’t. Kolis doesn’t. Any ounce of good left in him is long gone now.”
“I know you want to help people. I understand that it is an instinctual need. But you also have to look out for yourself.”
“I know you don’t want to put this shit on Poppy and make her feel guilty, but I don’t know how the fuck you think she’ll feel when you do finally get around to dealing with this if you keep it from her.”
“I did not come here to harm you. The last thing I want to deal with on top of the mess your wife’s Ascension caused is said pissed-off wife.”
“You should really find out what you and the wolven have become. But especially you.”
“I would do anything to fuck over Kolis.”
“I know what you are capable of. You could restore life to all those who perished, but they will not live to see tomorrow. You know this. You saw what happens if the balance is so gravely disrupted.”
“Mother and Father are fighting. Again.”
“A true Primal of Death can break any bond. If you were to fall to him in battle, it would sever the bond. They would not die.”
“If you keep looking at my dick like that, I’m going to have to kick Reaver out of this chamber.”
“I may be an idiot sometimes, but I’m not a fucking idiot.”
“But Casteel? He would burn through the realms for you.”
“On my what? My soul? Then why would I want it darkening someone else’s? Because it would. It should. I won’t allow another to take my place. None of us will.”
“I’m learning that Reaver tends to leave key details out of discussions.”
“He once told me you weren’t as reckless as her.”
“Oh, shit. Is he about to shift? I don’t want my day to end almost being eaten.”
“Fucking gods. You really don’t have any sense of self-preservation, do you?”
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