Some shadows are meant to be feared. Lira fate is tied to a mysterious mark she cannot escape, pulling her into a world where ruins whisper secrets, darkness watches, and one wrong step could cost her everything. Kael is dangerous, powerful, and bound to her in ways neither of them can control. As secrets unravel and loyalties shatter, lira must decide who to trust... and who will betray her in the shadows. Every heartbeat is a gamble, every glance a warning - and love might be the deadliest risk of all copyright author: SALIM inspired by the thoughts and love from MARYAM,HANIFA and AMIRA. All rights reserved. No shadow, secret, or idea from this story may be copied without the permission of the Author and his collaborators .