Flesh and fire. Book II. Light in the flame

The truth about Sera's plan comes out, shattering the fragile trust between her and Nyktos. Sera is surrounded by those who do not trust her, and all she has left is her duty. She is willing to do anything to destroy Kolis, the false king of the gods, and end his tyrannical rule in Ilysium, thereby eliminating the threat he poses to the mortal realm. However, Nyktos has a plan of his own, and as they begin to interact, the last thing they need is an unbridled, searing passion that continues to flare between them. Sera can't afford to fall in love with a cruel Ancient One, not when life is no longer tied to a fate she never wanted. And as soon as Sera begins to realize that she wants to be a Wife for more than just status, the situation they find themselves in becomes more and more dangerous. Attacks on the Land of Shadows are becoming more frequent, and when Kolis summons them to the Court, a whole new risk becomes apparent. Sparks of life grow within her, nearing the end of her Culling.