Betrayal's Toll

When the heroes' choice carves a wound on the realm they're forced to find the line between duty and self-preservation.The kingdom was built on sacred vows, but the magic given freely by the gods has fallen into the queen's hands. Now, she bends not only the wills of those bound to her, but the world itself.As Sonder's knighting looms, Rhianwyn is forced to make the difficult decision of where her battle lies, even as they continue to grapple with the fallout of his punishment. When she is caught aiding her sister's men, she further entwines herself with him, not realizing the consequences.Worse still, Merrick remains the one they all turn to when their loyalties come into question. And despite his fall from grace, he shields them, because a promise runs deeper than memory. Except this time, he finds himself trying to right the wrongs he has spent years running from.In court and on the battlefield, the lines between honor and treachery, duty and self-preservation blur, turning friends into executioners, lovers into spies. Every choice carves a wound on the realm and the fragile bounds still holding them together.