In the shadows and flames, Primals will fallâŠ
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 couldnât 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 theyâve 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 wonât 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 wonât stand alone. The gods have awakenedâeach harboring their own blood-soaked secrets. But they must navigate an unbalanced realm, where every choiceâpast and presentâhas the potential to not only undo everything theyâve 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
Tropes
Trigger Warnings
The Primal of Blood and Bone
âThere are no moments when I donât need you with every fucking fiber of my being. And you know that, Poppy.â
âOh, shit. Is he about to shift? I donât want my day to end almost being eaten.â
âI may be an idiot sometimes, but Iâm not a fucking idiot.â
âAnd donât ask me why he would be loyal to the monster who terrorized his sister. The fuckâs head isnât on rightânot even after having it decapitated more than once.â
âYou should really find out what you and the wolven have become. But especially you.â
âIf either of them dies by his hand or will, the Joining wonât protect either of you. It would be like it never existed. He would be able to kill them.â
âA 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.â
âI was somewhat focused on not caving to the overwhelming desire to level the entire city.â
âI think itâs far past time we start acting like a King and Queen.â
âMy experiences with the Ascended cloud my judgment. Not acknowledging that wouldnât just make me a shit King. It would also make me a selfish bastard unworthy of you.â
âMore like you canât believe I made it here alive. And Iâm shocked, too. I actually camped, Poppy. Camped. In the woods, on the ground, with only the gods know how many bugs and small critters with long, thin tails.â
âThereâs only one thing more arousing than seeing you wearing my clothing. And thatâs you naked and spread open for me.â
âHe is a pitiful excuse for a man. Do not pity him.â
âI donât know what Iâm going to do with it, but Iâm so damn grateful I have a choice.â
âBecause there is no way Iâm going to lose you now. No way at all. I will always bring you back to me.â
âBecause I will never be at peace if youâre not.â
âAlways and forever. That has never changed. It never will.â
âExtraordinarily impatient to help my wife.â
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