Secrets have always been present in the palaces of great empires, why should Asgard be any different? In the wake of the battle with the Vanaheim rebels, Sigyn finds herself becoming more than just a healer in the courts of the kingdom. The spirits of the realms have never been better and there is peace at last thanks to the God of Thunder, Thor. But even in the wake of all of this joyous activity in the Odin household, an evil force, greater than they have ever encountered, moves against the Nine Realms in the form of Sigyn's beloved; Prince Loki. The behaviors of the recently returned Prince distresses the maiden who fears to lose him as she did Theoric; there seems to be a new lie at every turn. A sacrifice is demanded, but who will pay the ultimate price? ∞ Takes place 2 months after "Disguised Beauty" ∞ ❦ PURE ILLUSION SERIES - • BOOK 1: Disfigured Beauty • BOOK 2: Disguised Beauty • BOOK 3: Destroyed Beauty • BOOK 4: Distorted Beauty • BOOK 5: Desolate Beauty • BOOK 6: Denouement Beauty ❦ Copyright © Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios Copyright © ZuzuHiddles Cover © ZuzuHiddles

Death, destruction and desolation. That is all that is left in the palace of Asgard for Sigyn; the once traitor is now betrothed to one of the greatest warriors of the Kingdom, Theoric. Her life seems to be coming together more than she could ever imagine, but why does it seem to be falling apart at the same time? Nightmares ensue and she longs for the one person that used to comfort her when she wakes up drenched in her own sweat; Loki. But Loki's death is a minor thing compared to what seems to be transpiring within the palace walls. A mysterious dark force moves against the Realms and it's only a matter of time before the truth reveals itself... ∞ Takes place 5 months after "Disfigured Beauty" ∞ ❦ PURE ILLUSION SERIES - • BOOK 1: Disfigured Beauty • BOOK 2: Disguised Beauty • BOOK 3: Destroyed Beauty • BOOK 4: Distorted Beauty • BOOK 5: Desolate Beauty • BOOK 6: Denouement Beauty ❦ Copyright © Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios Copyright © ZuzuHiddles Cover © Sanzosin

A maiden is captured during the ongoing war in the Nine Realms at the hand of the God of Thunder. Taken prisoner and labeled a traitor, she hopes to live out the remainder of her life under the radar of the Asgardian prison. That may be a little difficult as her cell is across from the notorious God of Mischief, who cares for no one. But with a greater trouble on the horizon that threatens Asgard and the rest of the realms, is it the work of this troublesome banished and shamed prince of Asgard? Or will their journey end before it can ever truly begin? ❦ PURE ILLUSION SERIES - • BOOK 1: Disfigured Beauty • BOOK 2: Disguised Beauty • BOOK 3: Destroyed Beauty • BOOK 4: Distorted Beauty • BOOK 5: Desolate Beauty • BOOK 6: Denouement Beauty ❦ Copyright © Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios Copyright © ZuzuHiddles Cover © Sanzosin