WHERE WAR LEARNS TO BLOOMIn a world divided into five sectors and ruled by gods, humans have learned to live beneath divine power. Emeraldium is no exception, and Serus, its God of War, is among those whose commands are rarely questioned.Powerful, feared, and accustomed to getting what he wants, Serus has never had much reason to concern himself with ordinary mortals.Until he sees August.August is a quiet young man raised by his mother and older sisters. His life revolves around family, simple responsibilities, and the little things that make a home. He has no grand ambitions, no desire for divine attention, and certainly no idea that a single ordinary day spent running errands will place him in the sight of a god.Intrigued, Serus sends one of his soldiers to learn everything there is to know about the boy before making his intentions known.But what happens when a god who is accustomed to being obeyed becomes interested in someone who has his own life, feelings, and fears?Between the divine politics of Emeraldium, the warmth of August's family, and a desire neither of them fully understands, two very different worlds are about to collide.Serus has commanded armies and mastered the art of war. But love is not a battlefield, and August is not a prize to be won.Perhaps the God of War has finally found something worth laying down his weapons for.