One prophecy. Two worlds. A love that could burn a kingdom to the ground. When Sarah is pulled from her modern life and thrust into the brutal, ancient world of Zul-Vara, she is told she is the Aethel-Gard-the long-awaited warrior destined to awaken the Xylos Cylinder and save a dying land. But when the sacred ritual fails on the High Cliffs, the village turns into a bloodthirsty mob, branding her a fraud. ​Valerius, the formidable and stoic Chief Warrior King, is faced with an impossible choice: uphold the laws of his ancestors or save the woman who has stolen his heart. In a move of high treason, he rescues Sarah from the Prophetess's blade, whisking her away to a hidden sanctuary. ​Now, as a fugitive in the secret "Royal Cradle," Sarah must transform from a "damsel in distress" into a lethal warrior. Under the watchful eye of the loyal Elara and the secret protection of the King's trusted guard, Ben, Sarah begins to realize that the Cylinder's power isn't triggered by ancient blood-but by the electric, forbidden connection she shares with Valerius. ​As the Prophetess hunts them down and the village edges toward a bloody revolution, Sarah and Valerius must navigate a web of ancient betrayal. Can they master the Echo before the secrets of the past destroy their future?

I rolled my eyes and replied " come on Cretus, you don't have to explain it to me. It's his life and I have nothing to do with it. " " No Lexie... I just don't want you to misunderstand my buddy. " " and why would I do that? " He sighed and replied " because you are developing feelings for him. " I laughed so hard at the same time, I was not feeling that goodness of my laughter. It's like I was forcing myself to laugh. Cretus continued " I know this sounds crazy but I just want you to be aware of your own feelings. I can see that you are starting to like him -" I cut his sentence " Cretus listen -" " No. You listen to me.