Heart of Torment

Betrayal, forbidden longing, and the inescapable pull of fate collide in the continuation of the Breath of Mist trilogy. When Ariana draws the attention of Clause, a powerful figure known for collecting those with rare gifts, she's offered a choice that feels more like a command. What begins as a forced truce quickly unravels into a tangled web of manipulation, secrets, and power.As Ariana navigates the shifting rules of her new reality, Erik wrestles with his growing fears and desires. He is a man who thrives on control, but Ariana refuses to be owned, and she's becoming the one thing he can't dominate.When Clause whispers dangerous truths, will she trust him?When Ariana takes the lead, will Erik follow?How far will they go before everything burns?