She was chosen to burn. She chose to become the fire's refusal. Nerra Wren has survived Velrath's alleys by stealing what she needs and trusting no one. But when forbidden fire marks her as the next Ash Bride, the crown comes to claim her for an ancient rite no bride has ever survived. Cairos Vale, the king's feared and heartless commander, should be the man who drags her to the altar. Instead, he offers her a choice.
Run with him-or be buried beneath the city before dawn.
She was chosen to burn. She chose to become the fire's refusal. Nerra Wren has survived Velrath's alleys by stealing what she needs and trusting no one. But when forbidden fire marks her as the next Ash Bride, the crown comes to claim her for an ancient rite no bride has ever survived. Cairos Vale, the king's feared and heartless commander, should be the man who drags her to the altar. Instead, he offers her a choice.
Run with him-or be buried beneath the city before dawn.