When the Gods Remember

They were childhood friends. Now one is a legend, and the other was raised to kill him.

Greyson Maldetto is a prince hiding behind a reputation he built to keep people afraid. Known as the Prince of Blood, he commands armies, wears the mark of the gods, and carries the weight of a crown he never asked for. But beneath the armor is a boy who would rather save his people than rule them.

Xander is a weapon-trained, masked, and bound to obey. He was told Grey died years ago. Now, he's been ordered to finish the job his father started.

When their paths cross again, both are left reeling. Grey is alive. Xander hesitated. And the world, it turns out, isn't as simple as they were raised to believe.

As ancient powers stir and political tensions rise, both boys begin to question who they really are-and who they might be to each other. But the truth is dangerous. In a kingdom where loyalty is earned in blood and masks are easier to wear than trust, one wrong move could destroy everything.

In the City of Flowers, even monsters can grow from roots once blessed by gods.