Publisher's Synopsis
True freedom is a fragile illusion, waiting just beyond the last heartbeat.
No longer shackled by physical chains, Farlen bears the scars of her torment-both seen and unseen-that continue to haunt her soul. Struggling to understand the world and the beast intertwined within her, she searches for answers with her established matches. A passionate incubus who tempers desires with patience, a caring demigod who offers her comfort and strength, a demon guarding a heart as wounded as hers, a protective dragon shifter who would scorch the world for her, and an exuberant wolf shifter who infuses joy into her life. The circle expands with the arrival of a new match, strong and wise who builds her strength and endurance.
Trust builds, slowly, weakening the mental links that tether her to darkness. As those links shatter, her longing for them deepens, creating an ache that only they can soothe. While her six protectors strive to guard her, a sinister stranger lurks in the shadows, drawn to her vulnerability and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. An unexpected threat emerges, and as Farlen's heart slows, panic sweeps through her matches.
But darkness is never far. A betrayal looms and emotions run high, can Farlen learn to trust her heart-and each of her matches-or will the darkness consume her once more?
This is a dark reverse harem book, it is second in the series. The main FMC will have multiple love interests and not have to choose between them. This book contains graphical descriptions and themes that are not suitable for readers under the age of 18. This book ends on a cliffhanger. CW/TW: Mentions of past trauma and torture, stalking, explicit sex scenes.
