Kay-Lee est une adolescente brillante, rebelle et libre en apparence, protégée par ses frères après une fuite ancienne dont elle ne garde que des cauchemars. Dans sa ville portuaire, elle croit avoir échappé à l'ombre de son passé. Mais le « sang d'ébène » attire ceux qu'on ne fuit jamais.

"Get on your knees." The command was a low snarl, laced with a threat that turned my blood to ice. Reluctantly, I complied, one hand clutching my throbbing cheek. My eyes widened in horror as he began to undress, the terrifying reality of the situation crashing down on me. "Touch me," he demanded. I was trapped, paralyzed by a fear I had never known. As he moved closer, the unsettling change in his body left me dizzy with panic and confusion. My mind screamed in silent protest-this was a nightmare from which I couldn't wake. This is not a fairy tale. This is the story of a girl shattered by a brutal invasion, whose spirit was tested by betrayal, shame, and a world that offered no safe haven. It is the story of her survival-a long, arduous journey through pain toward a hard-won strength, and the unexpected love that waited for her on the other side. ***This is the first part of a two-series saga. Your thoughts and comments are deeply appreciated as I share this journey with you.***