Akenzua committed a crime so great, there were no survivors left to speak his name. Born with an abominated nature his people knew nothing about—until it was too late—he became a target, hunted by Madarikans, local warriors who seek justice through blood.
After being captured, Akenzua is unexpectedly rescued by a Divine warrior from one of the sacred families sworn to destroy the very kind of power that dwells within him. When he saves his rescuer’s life in return, he is offered something he never expected: a place among them.
Now, as the newest member of a family that would kill him if they knew the truth, Akenzua must bury the darkness inside. To survive, he must fight beside those sworn to end him—while guarding a secret that could doom them all.