When no one is powerful, freedom lies within.
“Death was quieter than I expected”… but not anymore.
Ryleo Nullus has only ever known ownership–taken at birth, stripped of magic, and sold to the highest bidder, the General of the Cassus Army. She has mastered obedience and the art of remaining useful.
Despite Ryleo’s best efforts to keep her head down, the Annual Convention turns deadly. Forbidden magic erupts as wails of mourning shake the walls, cracking the foundations of the High Lord’s power.
Ryleo must choose between the safety of compliance and keeping the only fae she can’t afford to lose: Emery–the High Lord’s personal attendant.