Eighteen year old Kraill Dread knows the world at its darkest, he knows the misfortune and pain life can bring. After all, he is the son of the executioner. He lives to aid the suffering, to bring final peace to those who are condemned to die. It’s practically all he’s ever known. Not once has he stepped over the boundaries; he’s careful, precise. Until the new prisoner, Egypt Pierre dismantles his careful hold on life. Entrance by the strange boy with the strange name, Kraill follows his dangerous games and twisted ideas, doing the one thing he never dared to do. He unlocked the door. \\//\\//\\//\\// Far away from home, Kraill begins to crave his old life, wrought with guilt at leaving his condemned souls to suffer alone in the dungeons he is familiar with and abandoning his father. However with the King’s guard hot on their trail, Kraill finds himself unable to return to the life he loved and is instead forced to run with Egypt, unless he wants his head beneath his father’s blade. Trapped in a whirlwind of danger and adventure, Egypt has Kraill wrapped around his nimble fingers as Kraill tries to deny the strong attachment he has for the mysterious boy. Who is he? Where is he from? Why can’t Kraill control himself around him? Why is he so intent on capturing Kraill’s heart? Most importantly, why does the King want his head beneath his father’s blade? It’s a dangerous game when you’re dancing on the brink of death and love. Especially if you’re playing with Egypt.
3 parts