After years of war against a demonic horde that nearly cost his brother’s life and stole his chance at happiness in the Outworld, all he wanted was some peace and quiet. Not the prestige, not the accolades, and definitely not his father’s throne.

But then she stumbled back into his life and turned everything around.

Made the sun shine brighter again.

Made his dreams vivid again.

Until she found out his dark little secret…and he found out hers.

Roxi doesn’t know if she can ever look at him the same way again, and Devon doesn’t know if he stands a chance against the scarred memories of abuse and torment she suffered at the hands of a shapeshifter. If they’re going to make it through, the secrecy and lies must end—even if the truth is more painful than either of them are ready for.

The only problem is, they’re not the only ones with secrets.

And the mysterious man who controls darkness itself and announces he’s the ruler of an empire that doesn’t exist…