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Dark clouds gather over the lands of Norden.

The Cult of Pure Blood has infiltrated castle Ildemar and the hearts of the most innocent. Unsuspecting of their machinations, Noah, the Duke of Norden, needs to not only prevent mistrust and a looming civil war from destroying the fragile peace between binshi and limerians, but also pacify his own family. It does not help that the Beast of the North is torn between his feelings and the promises he has made to more than one precious person.

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Meanwhile, Lorelei, the not so willing Duchess of Norden, is faced with one too many difficult choices. How far is she willing to go for the people who have shown her kindness, but also betrayed her? Can there be forgiveness for the ones plotting to end her life? But an even more pressing question is, can she escape her foretold fate?

The words of the prophecy bind two souls together:

“The fate of Norden rides on the wings of a bird.”

“As the Beast falls, the Swallow triumphs.”

“When flowers bloom under the Beast’s feet, the hearts of people quake.”

“As the White Lady heralds war, the Beast howls in agony.”

“For the Sun to shine over Norden, the Swallow must be devoured.”