The Regicide

At just 25 years old, Drew Mercer has learned the hard way that letting someone in is the quickest way to get them taken away from you. Following his younger sister Faye's murder, his grief made him adrift and hollow, scared of letting anyone else in lest they leave just as his birth family had. After the attempted assassination of his wife Ani and the brutal murder of Nepptheas' queen, the truth emerges. Queen Nerissa's sister and her husband (who were exiled from Aegrem decades ago for the alleged murder of the queen and king of Nepptheas) were responsible. Not only that but Naia's thirst for revenge is revealed: more vigorous than ever and even more dangerous. Seeing the respect and love Aegrem's citizens bear Nerissa and Jay (and vice versa) fills her with jealousy and greed. Desperate, Naia and Brandon meet with Ani's estranged sister and mother to get Ani out of the picture. When an attack on Beltmare's palace leaves Izzy, Ani, and Elle gravely injured, Nerissa and Jay must unite with Drew, David, Bella, and Marlin to bring the perpetrators to justice. When past wounds reopen, Drew has to make a difficult choice. Does he get revenge on those who have taken so much from their family, or does he push all the hatred, anger, and pain down to give Marlin, Jay, Nerissa, and his parents the closure they deserve? Read to find out.