Prince of Ruin

Si never asked for protection. He never wanted it. But Andarius, a mysterious and imposing figure, insists on keeping him safe from dangers Si can't even see. As Si grapples with his growing reliance on Andarius and the unsettling knowledge that there's more to him than meets the eye, the lines between trust and betrayal blur. Haunted by his past and drawn deeper into Andarius's shadowy world, Si must decide: Can he trust the man who claims to protect him, or is he just another pawn in a much darker game?
In a city teeming with secrets, Si's survival depends on a dangerous alliance with Andarius-a man whose loyalty may come at the cost of everything Si holds dear. Love, trust, and deception collide as Si faces an impossible choice: to walk away from the only person who truly understands him, or to embrace the chaos that comes with being tangled in Andarius's world.