My mother didn't abandon me. She's been building a throne in the shadow realm and waiting for me to claim it. Whether I want it or not. She dragged me into a dimension designed to break me, insisting everything she's done was to make me strong enough to survive what's coming. But protection that comes with chains isn't love. It's control. Knox followed me into hell without hesitation. Now all four of my bonds are trapped here, facing trials meant to either forge us into something unbreakable or destroy us completely: Knox Sterling - an exiled alpha who'd burn worlds for me Lucian Cross - an ancient vampire fighting his way through collapsing dimensions Dante Crest - a dream walker trying to reach me through nightmares Felix Star - a chaos mage whose secrets could save us all... or doom us The shadow realm tests everything. Power, loyalty, love, and trust. And with every trial, it becomes clearer that my mother has been planning this for years. My father isn't dead. He's trapped between realms, holding back something catastrophic. The power I'm meant to inherit could save him or destroy everyone I love. My mother believes I'll choose her throne. She believes the trials will prove I need her control. She's wrong. But getting home means impossible choices and trusting a chaos mage whose loyalty may belong to someone else entirely. Will we survive the trials? Can I save my father? And can I trust Felix when everything depends on it? Dimensional magic ✓ Impossible trials ✓ Toxic family dynamics ✓ Bonds tested ✓ Why choose romance ✓ Book Two of Silverveil Academy - a reverse harem paranormal romance with shadow realm trials, deadly secrets, and four bonds fighting to survive. Explicit multi-partner content. Ends on a cliffhanger. 18+ mature content.