Mistrust.

It was all Adara did.

Fear.

It was all she ever knew.

Adara Kerslake has kept her identity a secret from the Cynn Cruors for as long as she can remember. When Cynn Cruor warrior, Luke Griffiths, comes hurtling into her life, she flounders. Afraid of dealing with the Cynn Cruors and the man who captured her heart, she leaves, burning bridges in the process. Until a loved one forces her to rebuild those links that brings her back into the world she fought so hard to escape from.

Luke goes into a spiral after Adara leaves and it is only by the strength and love of his Cynn Cruor brethren and their women that keeps him from tripping into insanity. To forget her, he prepares to leave for the Ancients' Faesten in Anglesey on a mission that can lead to his death. When Adara returns, the last thing Luke wants is to get involved again. But he can't stay away. What's more, someone in the Ancients' Faesten in Anglesey knows who she is and is out to kill her.

Two missions merge to one. A desire to know the truth becomes entangled with the desire that never waned between Adara and Luke.

Until a spectre from Adara's past threatens them both...and brings in a new enemy for the Cynn Cruors.

***CONTENT WARNING: This story contains adult situations and intended for audiences 18+ ONLY*** While characters from the other books have cameo roles in this novel, this book can be read as a standalone.