But Mary is on a journey of her own, one that will either bring them closer together or cause a split that neither will recover from.

After suffering mortal injury in battle, Rhage must reassess his priorities-and the answer, when it comes to him, rocks his world.and Mary’s. But Rhage can’t understand-or control-the panic and insecurity that plague him…Īnd that terrifies him-as well as distances him from his mate. Mary, his beloved shellan, is by his side and his King and his brothers are thriving. But as the Brotherhood readies for an all-out attack on them, one of their own fights a battle within himself…įor Rhage, the Brother with the biggest appetites, but also the biggest heart, life was supposed to be perfect-or at the very least, perfectly enjoyable. The slayers of the Lessening Society are stronger than ever, preying on human weakness to acquire more money, more weapons, more power. After avoiding war with the Shadows, alliances have shifted and lines have been drawn. Nothing is as it used to be for the Black Dagger Brotherhood. but as the battle over the race’s throne intensifies, and new players on the scene in Caldwell create mortal danger for the Brotherhood, Qhuinn finally learns the true definition of courage, and two hearts who are meant to be together. Fate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions. It’s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. And it’s about time: The male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young-just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society.

Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own.

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