Aria lives in the shadow of bloodshed. Ever since her parents were murdered, she’s struggled to contain the rage clawing beneath her skin. It’s more than grief—it’s the beast, the one she swore she’d never unleash. But when whispers of Malakai—the monster who stole her birthright—resurface, Aria knows hiding is no longer an option. To reclaim the Kralsar Throne, she’ll have to embrace the darkness she’s feared her whole life. The question is: will she control it… or let it consume her?