Here's the thing about ancient prophecies and life-threatening missions-they never come with a manual. One minute I'm a bookseller with a knack for avoiding anything remotely adventurous, and the next, I'm standing in a flickering library, trying to convince myself that binding my fate to a brooding, infuriatingly attractive stranger isn't a terrible idea. But Kai isn't just anyone. He's mysterious, maddening, and oh, did I mention he might be my only chance at surviving whatever nightmare is lurking in the shadows? When the council declares we're the ones destined to stop a power older than time, I figure, why not add "reluctant hero" to my résumé?Between deciphering cryptic rituals, dodging beasts straight out of my worst nightmares, and figuring out why my pulse races every time Kai smirks, I've got my hands full. But here's the catch-failure isn't just an option; it's a death sentence. So, yeah, I might be in over my head, but for once, I'm not running away. I'm diving headfirst into the unknown, armed with a sharp tongue, a stubborn streak, and maybe-just maybe-a little magic of my own.