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
âI said the Arae are cowards. Am I wrong? None of you wants to deal with the other Ancients because there is a good chance you will fall to them.â
âIt had to be ravens. My people see them as an omenâwell, not so much any longer. But the eldest of the wolven? They did. Itâs because of what they represent to the gods. Ravens serve as a warning. Of death and destruction.â
âAll I was ever told was that Attes angered the Fates by messing with the threads of his bloodline. Iâm not sure exactly why that would do such a thing, but I know damn well I wasnât the first demigod. I might not even be the last.â
âBut you are mates of the heart. Your lives are not the only things linked. It means your actions will determine hers, and vice versa. If Kolis hasnât learned that yet, he will. Donât become the fatal flaw in her armor.â
âI donât think Iâve told you this, but Poppy looks just as ravishing in armor as she does in her sleeping gown.â
âYou will not be without aid, Poppy. If shit goes south, we will not leave you hanging.â She lifted her chin. âThat is a promise.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
âWe are stronger together, not apart. We could defeat Kolis together. You wouldnât even need to get close to him.â
âYou remind me of someone I once knew. He, too, loved her.â
âYou should really find out what you and the wolven have become. But especially you.â
âBut I donât think doing what is right always feels good.â
âIt doesnât sound like theyâve been doing that great of a job keeping the balance.â
âYouâre lucky. You clearly love my granddaughter. And you amuse me. But I would suggest you be careful with your words when around Nyktos. He wonât find you as amusing.â
âI 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.â
âNever, Poppy. I never forgot it was you.â
âIt will probably end with one or both of us not behaving. Then Casteel will never leave you alone with me. Do you want to be responsible for that?â
âBut Casteel? He would burn through the realms for you.â
âPoppy. Thatâs who you are. Thatâs who you will always be. And that is all that matters.â
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