67 parts Complete MatureTwenty-three years alive, why had he never felt this way about anyone before?
"Joba?" His name was a question in her mouth. So perfect on her lips.
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FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS, THE CITY OF PIIAR HAS BEEN HIDDEN FROM THE REST OF THE WORLD.
Lami is the Othiya Ordained, chosen and trained since her birth to be Piiar's next keeper. As her Call draws nearer, all she wants is her freedom, even if it comes at the cost of the very people she's meant to serve and protect. Desperate for a life that truly belongs to her, she makes an unforgivable decision.
When Rachael, the banished Othiya ordained, finds her way back to the sacred, hidden land, she will do absolutely anything to claim what's rightfully hers, including killing her niece, Lami. Rachael is bitter and bloodthirsty, with black magic at her fingertips. Even worse, she has some help - two boys who have pledged their lives to her. They will kill and die for her - no questions asked. Amidst the massive bloodshed, unexpected alliances are formed, but each party has their own agenda. Trust is a scarce resource, and Pilar hasn't seen terror yet.
TW: child-grooming and child sexual abuse(off-page), genocide.