A searing forbidden love threatens to split the Black Dagger Brotherhood in the new book in the series, which has been recognized as a #1 New York Times bestseller. Cora, the head of the Band of Bastards guilty of plotting against the Blind King, faces harsh interrogation and a painful death. at the hands of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. His life has been filled with cruelty and atrocities, and Cor accepts his fate as a soldier, regretting only the loss of the precious woman who was never his - the Chosen Layla. Only Layla knows the truth that can save Cor's life. But by telling about his sacrifice and his secret origin, she will publicize their relationship and destroy everything she values... and lose her beautiful babies. Torn between love and duty, she must find the courage to go against her family and stand up for the love of her life. But even if Koru is granted clemency, a more serious test awaits them: they must build a bridge across the chasm separating their worlds, and not provoke a new war, destruction and death in the future. When a dangerous enemy returns to Caldwell and the identity of a new deity is revealed, the world For the Black Dagger Brotherhood, nothing is permanent or safe, not even true love... or destinies that seemed predetermined long ago.