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A Kingdom Made of Night
For three thousand years, the gods have kept their greatest mistake buried beneath a dead kingdom.
Malachar, the Devourer King.
One of the ancient Firstborn, he was created with an insatiable ability to consume magic, immortality, and even the power of gods. Unable to destroy him, the gods chained him beneath the earth and erased his name from history.
Until Vespera finds him.
Known as the Hollow Queen, Vespera is the most beautiful living creature in existence-and one of the most feared. Kings have craved her. Mortals have worshipped her. Entire kingdoms whisper her name like a curse.
Beautiful beyond reason and utterly without empathy, Vespera feeds on fear, pain, grief, and the souls of those unfortunate enough to cross her path.
She was never supposed to find Malachar.
She certainly wasn't supposed to free him.
The moment his chains break, the world feels his return.
But Malachar discovers something far more fascinating than freedom.
Her.
For the first time in his existence, the Devourer finds something he cannot consume. And Vespera, who has spent centuries inspiring terror and desire in everyone who looks upon her, finally meets a creature who sees every monstrous part of her-and wants more.
Their fascination becomes desire.
Their desire becomes obsession.
And their obsession becomes something far more dangerous than either of them alone.
He would slaughter kingdoms at her request.
She would tear apart anyone foolish enough to believe they could take him from her.
Neither wants redemption. Neither possesses a hidden goodness waiting to be discovered. And love will not save them.
It will make them worse.
Now ancient powers are awakening. Prophecies are unraveling. The gods themselves are beginning to fear what has been unleashed.
Because the world was prepared for the Devourer King to return.
It was prepared to fear the Hollow Queen.
It was never prepared for them to fall in love.