NOTE: This is book 4 of a series that should be read in order. It can also be read in tandem with book 3, Clash of Stone and Steel. There's a fine line between punishment and vengeance...And she'll erase it altogether. While Samhail is off handling the assassin they just discovered living in their midst, Cyra and Bressen plan for war. Easier said than done. The Triumvirate still lacks its third member, and Lord Aidan is hampering preparation efforts. Complications continue to arise as Bressen works to hold both the country and his wife together. Meanwhile, Cyra treads down a dark path as she grieves a terrible loss, and the fates don't seem inclined to let up anytime soon. With the influence of the Nemesis growing stronger inside her, she becomes more willing to cross boundaries and justify vengeance in her pursuit of those who've hurt the people she loves. But when does punishment just become wrath? The gods are stirring, the scales are tipping, and a world out of balance grows ever more dangerous as one of its most powerful beings threatens to go over the edge. Content Advisory: This book includes mature (18+) subjects and potentially upsetting situations. For a complete list of triggers and tropes, please see the author's website at www.karencpmcdermott.com.