hermione_ryan
Lydia Bray is nothing if not extraordinary-reflexes too sharp, senses too vivid, beauty too precise. After her parents' illegal experiments are exposed, she flees to Centra, desperate to disappear. But Centra is a city built on secrets, and Lydia's is the kind that doesn't stay buried.
When she crosses paths with Commander Duron, a feared Carassian leader with blood on his hands, everything changes. Their connection is instant, electric... and impossible. Duron recognizes her as his destined mate, a bond whispered about in Carassian legend, powerful enough to alter alliances and ignite wars.
As whispers spread and enemies close in, Lydia is thrust into a brutal world of political games, rebel threats, and dangerous desire. To survive, she must decide who she truly is: the girl who hides... or the weapon she was designed to be.
In a city where everyone wants something from her, Lydia must choose who she'll fight for, and who she'll burn for.