Release Date: 5th May 2026 (Your book will be sent on this date!)
The highly anticipated sequel to the hottest BookTok romantasy sensation of the year, Dire Bound (The Wolves of Ruin)
Meryn Cooper never expected to wear the crown.
Now she has inherited a kingdom on the brink of collapse.
The realm of Nocturna is divided — nobles, commoners, and the mysterious Bonded all pulling in different directions after generations of secrets and betrayal. As the newly crowned queen, Meryn must navigate a dangerous court, rebuild fragile alliances, and prevent the country from tearing itself apart.
At her side is Anassa, her fiercely loyal direwolf, and a small circle of allies who believe she might just be the ruler Nocturna needs.
But trust is rare in a kingdom built on lies.
Most surprising of all is the one person who seems determined to stand beside her: Stark Therion, the powerful and enigmatic Alpha she once believed was her enemy. His loyalty is undeniable, his presence impossible to ignore — and with his guidance, Meryn may be capable of wielding far greater power than she ever imagined.
Yet enemies are closing in, and the deeper Meryn steps into the game of crowns and politics, the more dangerous the stakes become.
Because ruling a kingdom might cost her everything.
Including her heart.
