'I slip my hands down past the small of her back and clench her tightly. She gasps as I hoist her up off the ground. But then her legs are around my waist and she's kissing me as if she's been starved of me for too long.' Verity is trapped with the Dark God, Sadal, who is intent on destroying Alnembra with the aid of his demons and Bloodbane witches. With Verity lost to the enemy, Altair must find allies within the Fae realm who are willing to defy one of the old gods. The war rages and Altair is on the losing side. Only ancient secrets and lost knowledge can help him defeat Sadal. Power and magic are growing inside Verity, and she knows she must learn to use them in order to save herself, and hopefully Altair. But being kept prisoner by an evil and ancient god doesn't make things any easier. She must learn to be brave. Will Altair save his kingdom? And will the two finally accept their growing feelings?