The illusion of choice. The burden of the crown. If Prince Fallon is to succeed, he cannot do it alone.



Novi Navarro's life hangs in the balance after being sentenced to serve in the Temple of the Chimera. The Prioress in charge seems intent on breaking not only her spirit, but the spirit of every living thing within those impenetrable walls. When a chance encounter leads to an unexpected friendship with one of the sacred creatures inside, she discovers a new reason to go on.



Betrayed by his own blood, Prince Fallon has given up on his family, but he hasn't given up on his dreams of a better world—preferably one with Novi by his side. When he presents her with three different choices of how her fate will unfold, Novi must decide which path to take . . .



. . . and there will be no turning back.



Contains mature themes.